Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.75
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is a prestigious luxury convention center hotel located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Boasting 605 guest rooms and suites, this remarkable property is positioned adjacent to prominent city landmarks like the Paycom Center, home of the OKC Thunder, the Oklahoma Convention Center, and just across from the expansive 70-acre Scissortail Park. Within the hotel, guests have access to a variety of exceptional dining options including Seltzer's Modern Diner, an all-day dining outlet; OKC Tap House, an entertainment sports bar; Bob's Steak & Chop House, a specialty restaurant; Park Grounds, a coffee shop; and RareBird... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary experience of at least 2 years in a high-volume hotel or restaurant kitchen
- Ability to follow recipes and execute various cooking techniques
- Serve Safe certification preferred but not mandatory
- Basic math proficiency
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Willingness to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Must live within 50 miles of Oklahoma City
- Maintain professional culinary appearance and attitude
- Must be able to prepare proteins to correct internal temperatures
- Must have knowledge of standard knife cuts and safety
- Experience with different cuts of beef, pork, seafood, and fish
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and multitask effectively
Job Qualifications
- At least 2 years culinary experience in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant kitchen
- Fine dining experience preferred
- Serve Safe certification preferred or understanding of local health department food safety and sanitation standards
- Basic math skills to understand and implement recipes and measurements
- Good eye/hand coordination for use of kitchen equipment and professional cutlery
- Ability to follow recipes and make stocks, sauces, vinaigrettes, coulis, purees and soups from scratch
- Understanding of several cooking and preparation principles including sauté, braise, roast, poach, bake and steam
- Firm understanding of a la minute preparation
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to cook most proteins to proper internal temperature
- Some meat and seafood fabrication knowledge preferred
- Good knife skills and understanding of industry standard knife cuts
- Culinary school or vocational school degree or certificate is a plus
Job Duties
- Prepare and cook food and perform other related culinary functions
- Demonstrate strong culinary skills and have advanced level proficiency in culinary functions
- Accomplish most tasks with minimal supervision and some guidance depending on complexity and skill level
- Maintain a solid understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Correctly utilize and prepare food with most products and ingredients in use in the kitchen
- Maintain knowledge of traditional knife skills and apply skills in the kitchen
- Move and cover different stations following Omni standards and Chef's standards
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Execute soups and sauces with minimal supervision
- Prioritize, organize and follow-through
- Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guest orders
- Maintain good understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Follow Eco sure and health department standards
- Work with Sous Chefs to set up and stock stations with supplies and prep lists with minimal supervision
- Perform opening checklist with minimal supervision
- Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Follow recipe cards and prep lists accurately
- Complete opening and closing procedures
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of kitchen equipment
- Ensure food quality and timely preparation
- Communicate assistance needs to Sous Chef during busy periods
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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