Pastry & Cafeteria Cook

Tiempo Completo

Join us in a unique position as a Banquet & Cafeteria Cook. This full-time role supports the culinary team in a dual capacity, working as a Banquet Cook during the week and a Cafeteria Cook on weekends. The position is responsible for preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring efficient service while upholding company standards.

Omni Benefits Include

• 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

This position will:

Weekday role: Banquet Cook

• Assist in the preparation and execution of banquet meals and hot line production for hotel events and functions
• Support banquet and catering events by preparing food items according to production timelines and event requirements
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
• Ensure all food meets quality, freshness, and food safety standards
• Assist with preparation of sauces, proteins, sides, and other banquet menu components
• Maintain proper inventory levels, assist with ordering, and minimize waste
• Ensure all food is prepared and ready at least 30 minutes prior to service
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, including storage areas and equipment
• Adhere to all health department and sanitation guidelines
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Weekend Role: Cafeteria Cook

• Prepare, stock, and maintain cold and hot food items for cafeteria service
• Set up and maintain all service stations for meal periods
• Serve and portion food during service while ensuring consistency and quality
• Visually inspect all food before and during service to ensure quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness and overall appearance of the cafeteria at all times
• Restock food and supplies throughout service as needed

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of professionalism, reliability, and punctuality
• Work cohesively as part of the culinary team
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization across all kitchen areas
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and properly
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs

Qualified candidates may possess:

• Minimum of 6 months of food & beverage operations experience required
• Previous cafeteria and/or entry-level culinary experience preferred, ideally within a hotel environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and across departments
• Demonstrates a calm, professional, and welcoming demeanor when handling internal questions or concerns
• Basic math skills required to understand and execute recipes and measurements accurately
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen equipment (knives, spatulas, tongs, etc.)
• Ability to work around a variety of cleaning chemicals and respond appropriately to hazardous situations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including the duration of a full shift
• Frequent bending, reaching overhead, and squatting required
• Ability to lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 30 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance
• Ability to push, move, or transport items (up to 70 lbs) using a hand cart
• Ability to stoop and perform repetitive physical tasks as needed

Schedule reequirements:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Availability to support weekday (Pastry Cook) and weekend (Cafeteria Cook) responsibilities

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis ofany protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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.