Pastry & Cafeteria Cook | Full Time

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a premier luxury hotel located in the heart of Austin, Texas, known as the Live Music Capital of the World. Situated just steps from the famous 6th Street Entertainment District and the Texas State Capitol, the hotel offers guests unparalleled access to Austin's vibrant cultural scene, including its renowned live music venues and diverse culinary offerings. Omni Austin blends classic Texas charm with modern luxury, providing an exceptional experience for visitors and a rich working environment for its associates. The hotel prides itself on fostering a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment where team members are supported to learn, grow, and excel in their careers. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, mentorship programs, and numerous opportunities for professional development within the Omni Hotels & Resorts brand, recognized globally for its commitment to genuine hospitality and outstanding service.

The position available is for a full-time Pastry & Cafeteria Cook at Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. This unique role requires versatility and passion for culinary arts, as the employee will perform dual functions during the week and weekends. From Monday to Friday, the employee will work as a Pastry Cook, responsible for preparing an array of breakfast pastries, desserts, and baked goods that meet the highest quality and safety standards. The role also involves supporting banquet and catering services, ensuring seamless execution by preparing pastries and desserts on schedule, maintaining inventory and minimizing waste, and actively contributing to the development of innovative seasonal dessert menus. Attention to detail, adherence to standardized recipes, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen workspace are vital components of this role.

On weekends, the role shifts to a Cafeteria Cook position where the focus is on preparing and maintaining cold and hot food items for cafeteria service. This includes setting up service stations, ensuring the visual appeal and quality of food served, managing restock and cleanliness, and providing consistent, efficient service to guests and employees alike. The role demands adaptability, teamwork, and a professional demeanor to manage high-volume food preparation and service in a fast-paced environment.

General responsibilities encompass maintaining professionalism and punctuality, collaborating effectively with culinary team members, performing duties with minimal supervision, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is used safely and properly. The position also includes assisting in cleaning and sanitation, complying with health department regulations, and supporting business needs with additional tasks as required. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown values candidates who bring passion for food service, a calm and welcoming attitude, and the ability to efficiently navigate a dynamic kitchen setting.

This role offers an attractive benefits package including free downtown parking in the hotel’s underground garage, access to complementary daily hot meals in the associate cafeteria, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include an employee assistance program, telemedicine services, short and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) matching program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates also enjoy exclusive travel discounts on Omni hotel rooms and food and beverage purchases, unique perks such as tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, adoption services aid, legal services, and generous paid time off. The hotel fosters employee growth with various development opportunities such as discounted e-learning courses through E-Cornell, leadership programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and internal reward systems, all tailored to support a healthy work-life balance. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, ensuring a welcoming environment for all qualified individuals wishing to advance their careers in hospitality.