Banquet Cook 2 | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Omni Louisville Hotel is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 to join their team. This full-time position involves preparing and serving high-quality banquet food according to company specifications. The hotel is a vibrant mixed-use environment inspired by Louisville's rich history and authentic character, featuring a prominent landmark against the skyline, a rooftop bar, diverse dining options including a bourbon bar and speakeasy, and a 20,000-square-foot urban food hall and grocer. The ideal candidate is friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others.

Requirements

At least 4 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
Must obtain Food Handlers Certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
Advanced knife skills required.
Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures so as to be able to follow recipes.
Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks.
Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines.
A proper understanding of how to properly and safely use all culinary equipment.
Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
Ensure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items.
Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
Ability to communicate with other team members.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.
Complete other duties as assigned by management.