Banquet Cook 1 | Full Time

Overview

The Omni Louisville Hotel transforms one of Louisville's most significant urban blocks into a unique and vibrant mixed-use environment, blending the city's heritage, culture, and character. The hotel features a 612-room design with a prominent glassy end, a pool and rooftop bar, and a dynamic street-level market.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on BEO’s or cover sheets according to standard procedure or as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality by inspecting all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights, and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food in accordance to 30-minute SOP.
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Keep walk-in, prep area, and equipment up to Health Department standards at all times.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per standards, ensuring all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, covering and dating all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Familiarity with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments, maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• The ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• The ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• The ability to prioritize, organize, and follow up.
• The ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• A working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• The ability to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
• The ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Position requires repetitive motion and consistent use of arms and hands.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification.

Benefits

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is The Law poster is available using the following link: [EEOC is the Law Poster]. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.