Overview:
At Rancho Las Palmas, our culinary team is the heart of the guest experience. We're looking for a reliable, hardworking Banquet Cook 2 to support our banquet kitchen with food preparation, setup, and occasional café service. This role is ideal for a prep cook or early-career culinarian looking to grow their skills in a supportive, high-volume kitchen environment.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with preparation of banquet menu items including cold prep, sauces, marinades, and bulk production.
* Follow recipes, prep lists, and direction from Cook 1s, Sous Chefs, and Banquet Chefs.
* Support banquet event production by ensuring ingredients are prepped, labeled, and ready for service.
* Assist with setup and restocking of the Associate Dining Room (ADR) as needed.
* Maintain clean and organized prep areas, walk-ins, and dry storage.
* Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines.
* Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as directed.
* Communicate any shortages, quality issues, or maintenance concerns to kitchen leadership.
* Work closely with the stewarding team to ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
* Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen leadership.
Qualifications:
* 1+ years of banquet kitchen experience preferred.
* Familiarity with batch cooking, cold prep, and basic culinary techniques.
* Able to follow recipes and prep instructions with accuracy and consistency.
* Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and take direction.
* Must have or obtain a valid Maricopa County Food Handler's Card.
* Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
* Culinary school experience a plus, but not required.Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
* Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
* Must be able to navigate a busy kitchen safely and efficiently.
* Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, and wet conditions is expected.
Pay Range: Starting at $20/hour. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate's qualifications and/or experience.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance initiative for hiring. 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
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
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