Banquet Cook 2 (Outlets)

Location Fort Worth Hotel As breathtaking as any West Texas sunset, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers a taste of Texas hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of Fort Worth's exciting downtown, the hotel is adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center and within walking distance from the city's cultural centers, restaurants and nightlife. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel received the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, and was named Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States in 2014 by Cvent. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers unique employment experiences revolving around associate engagement and innovation. The invigorating world of hospitality resonates through the walls of our one-of-a-kind convention center property. The Omni Fort Worth will continue to be recognized for exemplary guest service and accommodation. As we provide empowerment through our Power of One culture, we work to strengthen and grow the careers of our dedicated associates. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is searching for dedicated hospitality professionals with guest service mentality to join our extraordinary team! Job Description Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food. Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced) Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (novice), Prep Cook (entry level) positions. Responsibilities Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service. Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station. Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame. Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish. Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times Tasting and Knife Skills Assessment will be required for final candidates Qualifications Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation. Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor. Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Requires repetitive motion with both hands and occasional bending/stooping/kneeling. Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell. Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to . End of Job Description