Cafeteria Cook | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our culinary team as a Cafeteria Cook. This position will provide and maintain high quality standards, cleanliness, and procedures in preparing and serving all cafeteria food. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is nestled in the Live Music Capital of the World, our hotel sits just steps from the iconic 6th Street Entertainment District, the Texas State Capitol, and surrounded by legendary live music venues, creative culture, and Austin’s vibrant culinary scene. At Omni, we blend Texas charm with modern luxury, offering both guests and associates a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the true spirit of downtown Austin. Our associates thrive in a dynamic and upbeat environment, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth. We take pride in fostering a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment — one that encourages our team members to learn, grow, and advance within the company. Working at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown means being part of a brand recognized for exceptional service and genuine hospitality. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about creating memorable experiences, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown may be your perfect match. Join a team that celebrates hospitality, heart, and the unmistakable energy of Austin — where every day brings something new.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 6 months food & beverage operations experience.
• Must have a strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced role.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Must be able to work around a variety of chemicals and be able to respond to hazardous situations.
• Ability to handle internal questions and concerns, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity needed in hands to operate knives, spatulas, tongs, etc.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead and squatting.
• Lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 30 lbs without assistance and a minimum of 100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stoop, grasp, move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 70 pounds.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, specifically weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cafeteria/entry level culinary experience preferred, particularly in a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the cafeteria in its entirety.
• Preparing, restocking and maintaining cold food items.
• Setting up and maintaining service stations.
• Dishing up all food during service.
• Visually inspecting all food served out of cafeteria.

Benefits

• Free Downtown Parking in our Underground Garage
• Associate Cafeteria with Daily Complementary Hot Meals
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match, Pre-Tax Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Amount
• Exclusive Omni Associate Travel Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Food & Beverage and more!
• Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Services Aid, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Paid Time Off and Friends & Family Discounts
• Development Opportunities including Discounted E-Cornell Courses, Leadership Development Programs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs, Omni Support Center Internal Reward Program, and Work/Life Balance

What This Job Offers

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