Banquet Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Spas • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Cook 2 will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of culinary experience, preferably in high volume bar/casual dining restaurant operation.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to speak with enthusiasm and be comfortable talking and interacting with guests.
• 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.
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Highly motivated self-starter focused on quality, organization, cleanliness and teamwork.
• The ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to work in indoor/outdoor kitchen throughout entire shift, with fluxing temperatures.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Requires repetitive motion with both hands and occasional bending/stooping/kneeling.
• Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Required to have Harris County Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours a day.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic knife skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times.
• Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Communicate with the supervisor/Chef to learn of daily work tasks and complete a daily prep list.
• Maintain proper food temperatures at all times.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep refrigeration, 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.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per EcoSure/Omni standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Communicate to supervisor on a regular basis of any missing or needed items.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed