Banquet Cook 1 - Tucson, United States - Omni Hotels

Description

Location:

Tucson National Resort

Inspired by the sweeping views of the Santa Catalinas and the rich history of golf, this artful blend of natural beauty and recreation is elevated to a new level of discovery. The Omni Tucson National Resort has it all - from its picturesque setting in the foothills of Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains to the lush fairways of its 36-hole championship and desert-style golf courses.

The Omni Tucson National Resorts 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 Tucson National Resort may be your perfect match.

To ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Work and communicate effectively with all other kitchen personnel. Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food.

• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items
• Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times
• Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• A proper understanding of how to properly and safely us all culinary equipment.
• 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

• Required to have at least 4 years 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 so as be able to follow recipes.
• Advanced Knife skills 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.
• Food Handler's Certification required.
• Prior Culinary experience required
• Must be familiar with all cooking techniques
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
• Ability to multi-task
• Required flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.