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Omni Hotels Banquet Cook PM in Houston, Texas
Location
Houston Hotel
Discover a luxurious oasis at the Omni Houston Hotel. Situated on impeccably manicured grounds, the Houston Galleria hotel features the finest in Houston accommodations with sensational views of the city or pool area. The Omni Houston Hotel is centrally located in the prestigious Uptown Post Oak/Galleria area and is just minutes from all of the excitement that Houston, Texas has to offer.
The Omni Houston Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Houston Hotel may be your perfect match.
Job Description
The Banquet Cook is responsible for providing high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food.
Responsibilities
Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks.
Understands how to read and execute a banquet event order (BEO) as well as execute the event in the specified timeline.
Knowledge and ability to execute basic food dietary needs and or restrictions.
Has had experience working with Chefs on tasting menus for weddings, VIP events as well as working off site events.
Can set up as well as execute Chef Attended station for buffets such as carving, sushi, omelet and dessert stations.
Very good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
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.
Qualifications
Required to have at least 1 year culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures to be able to follow recipes.
Texas Food Handlers certification required.
The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
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 utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf) If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com .
Job LocationsUS-TX-Houston
Posted Date2 days ago(11/15/2024 2:48 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-116446
of Openings 1
Category (Portal Searching) Culinary