Banquets | Cook 1

JOB PURPOSE

The Cook is responsible for all prep and production for the culinary operation, in accordance with hotel standards. The Cook comprehends the food and beverage menus and cooks all food to high quality and presentation standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Contributes to the day to day culinary operation, to include efficient and effective food production.
• Performs all necessary tasks of a production cook according to hotel operating procedures to include but no limited to food prep, food production, kitchen and food equipment cleaning.
• Performs all sidework as assigned by management including but not limited to food service prep, the cleaning of food and beverage equipment, tables, walls, shelving and floors surrounding assigned work area.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards.
• Prepares daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Responsible for the upkeep, safety and cleanliness in food preparation areas, refrigeration and storage areas.
• Responsible to adhere to all proper trash procedures.
• Works with Chef to plan and implement menu development.
• Produces current and creative dishes that are relevant with hotel concepts.
• Responsible to prep and produce food for the cafeteria as assigned by management.
• Maintains complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of local and international market trends in order to create food products that are relevant, thereby maximizing sales opportunities.
• Controls requisitioning of food quantities by forecasting volume to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.
• Responsible to ensure that the correct standards are being maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring a high food quality and presentation.
• Ensures positive guest service and responds to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Contributes to the kitchen sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and into all food service areas.
• Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Responsible to maintain all equipment to a high standard.
• Reports any equipment issues to the Chef for maintenance.
• Responsible to maintain all furniture, fixtures and equipment to a high standard.
• Minimizes breakage by demonstrating care when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Executes all necessary instructions on BEOs/REOs for events and inspects all food stations prior to event start.
• Handles all special requests and pop ups as needed.
• Responsible to attend daily stand up meeting to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Aids in developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish set goals.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among associates.
• Treats co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Fort Lauderdale standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Conduct/attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of relevant cooking experience in a large convention hotel is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Past experience in engaging guests at all levels.
• Passion for providing warm, engaging and personalized service.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations.
• Positive and professional demeanor and composure at all times.
• Ability to work on time and when scheduled.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time or for an entire work shift, with frequent bending, twisting and going up and down stairs.
• Ability to perform all duties in outdoor settings.
• Computer literacy to include: Payroll systems and Kitchen Equipment and Printing systems.
• Serve Safe certified.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Peer Relationships
• Time Management
• Composure
• Environment & Position Analysis

Physical Demands

• Move, bend, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time or for an entire work shift, with frequent bending, twisting and going up and down stairs.
• Repetitive motion and consistent use of arms and hands.
• Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Interior of hotel, in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to steam, humidity and extreme temperature.
• Most be able to perform all duties in outdoor settings.
• Tools & Equipment: Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, slicer, knives, VCM, robot coups, blenders, burr mixers, ovens, grills, stoves, flat tops, salamanders.

Benefits

The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details can be found in the employee handbook.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Exact pay will be determined based on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 40 hours per week, with some flexibility based on operational needs. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Hands-on food and beverage knowledge
• Comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business
• Flexible scheduling ability
• Strong customer service skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Exact pay will be determined based on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 40 hours per week, with some flexibility based on operational needs. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Hands-on food and beverage knowledge
• Comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business
• Flexible scheduling ability
• Strong customer service skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Company Information

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. 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: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.