F&B Banquets & Catering - Banquet Cook 3

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel is part of the 200-acre Viking Lakes mixed-use development, home to the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, and TCO Stadium. Located near downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America, and the airport, the development also includes corporate offices, retail, restaurants, and entertainment. The 320-room luxury hotel features over 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom, a 4,410-square-foot event center, and six two-story hospitality lounges. The hotel accommodates groups of all sizes with robust meetings offerings, multiple food and beverage venues, a signature spa, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

About the role

This team member will ensure all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications. Omni Hotels has been named one of the "Best-Led Companies of 2024" by Glassdoor.

Responsibilities

• Learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Independently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to company specifications.
• Identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
• Ensure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Keep walk-in, prep area, and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.
• Attend department meetings and other company-required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of minimum culinary experience in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently without immediate supervision from management.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Familiarity with weights and measures to follow and multiply standard recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler or equivalent certification required.
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.).

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam, and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Tools & Equipment

• Cooking utensils and equipment.

Pay

Salary for this position starts at $17.00/hour, with potential adjustments based on experience and other factors unrelated to sex or race.

Benefits

• Discounts at the spa and restaurants.
• Discounted rates at other Omni properties.
• Corporate discounts.
• Continued education opportunities.