Country Club Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Rancho Mirage, CA

1d • $26 - $26

About The Position

Provide high-quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving banquet food. Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced), Cook 2 (intermediate), or Cook 3 (entry-level) positions. The posting identifies the role as Country Club Cook 1 in its title and describes banquet-cooking duties.

Requirements

• Relevant culinary experience: at least 6 months for entry level through 3 years for advanced placement; preferably in a high-volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Familiarity with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye-hand coordination for using kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while completing delegated tasks and maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with coworkers within and outside the department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow up.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality standards.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to use culinary tools, including knives and commercial equipment, and to taste and smell.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift.
• Must have an unexpired Riverside County Food Handlers credential or obtain it upon hire.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and consistently use arms and hands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items on BEOs or cover sheets according to standard procedures or supervisor instructions.
• Prepare items on the prep list according to standard procedures or supervisor instructions.
• Inspect food products for quality during preparation and service.
• Check portion control, weights, and counts before functions.
• Fire food according to the 30-minute SOP.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow food-storage procedures when removing food from or returning it to the walk-in.
• Maintain a clean work area and keep the walk-in, prep area, and equipment up to Health Department standards.
• Prepare consistent-quality food according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, as indicated by server checks.
• Date food containers and rotate food according to standards, keeping perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup, and note out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or meals with special requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Benefits

• Associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service.

What This Job Offers

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