Cook 1 | Seltzer's

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center (OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park. The property includes Mokara Spa, six food & beverage outlets, 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a retail outlet, fitness center, and rooftop pool. Omni Oklahoma City Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel may be your perfect match. The Line Cook 1 ensures all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications.

Requirements

Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, salad spinner
Proper care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety
Ability to remain active, including standing for 8+ hour per day
Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be familiar weights and measures in order to follow and multiply standard recipes.
Must have basic mathematical skills.
The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time (at least 8 hours/shift).
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 attain a valid Food Handler certification upon hire.
Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Nice To Haves

3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
The ability to 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.
Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
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.