Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is an exciting new hospitality destination set to open in Fall 2025 in beautiful South Florida. This 29-story landmark hotel is designed to become a premier choice for travelers and event planners alike. The hotel will offer 801 guest rooms and suites, providing luxurious accommodations with stunning Atlantic views. Adjacent to the Broward County Convention Center and near Port Everglades cruise terminal, Omni Fort Lauderdale aims to become the most convenient and iconic hotel in the region. The property will feature an array of amenities including multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool area,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months to 3 years relevant pastry or culinary experience depending on position level
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Ability to follow health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-pressure environment
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant pastry or culinary experience
- Must be familiar with all pastry cooking techniques
- Culinary degrees and/or formal training preferred
- Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
- Must be able to utilize culinary tools including knives and commercial equipment
- Ability to taste and smell to ensure product quality
- Eye-hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment
- Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements
- Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment
- Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality
- Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance
- Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Control quality and consistency of all food served
- Ensure functions are completed 30 minutes prior to service
- Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis
- Responsible for production of sweet items including pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities
- Assist in producing and plating banquet pastries
- Maintain high quality at all times and inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line
- Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function
- Maintain and check cooking times and temperatures
- Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in
- Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times
- Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards
- Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and guest check specifications
- Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines
- Work effectively in a team environment and offer assistance to others
- Perform other duties as assigned by culinary management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)