Intermediate Cook

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center (OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park. The property includes Mokara Spa, six food & beverage outlets, 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a retail outlet, fitness center, and rooftop pool.

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel may be your perfect match.

Overview:

This is a full-time intermediate cook position in Seltzer's Diner. The Line Cook 2 ensures all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.  

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.
• 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.
• Ability to work a restaurant line. 
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications:

• Required to have at least 2 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. 
• Able to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (at least 8 hours/shift).
• 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 attain a valid Food Handler certification upon hire.
• 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 is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster. 

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any 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.