Banquet Cook 1

Omni PGA Frisco Resort is seeking an experienced and creative Banquet Cook 1 to join our tea. The Omni Frisco PGA Resort will provide north Texas with 127,000 square feet of event space, 13 new food and beverage outlets, an extravagant spa and a full entertainment district. Featuring two championship 18-hole golf courses along with a third short course, we will provide incredible options for our guests and local community for dining, events, and entertainment.

The Banquet culinary team prepares food for weddings, galas, meetings and group functions. This is a great role for someone who is interested in starting a culinary career!

As a Banquet Cook 1 you will ensure all the banquet food is prepared according to recipe.

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.

• 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 employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
  
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