Cafeteria Cook

Location

Montelucia Resort and Spa

Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Camelback Mountain in the exclusive enclave of Paradise Valley, the Montelucia Resort & Spa features 253 luxurious guestrooms, 38 suites and two presidential suites. The property’s distinctive architecture is inspired by the rich history, white-washed villages and sun-drenched hills of Spain’s Andalusia region. The property also includes the award-winning Moroccan inspired Joya Spa, three resort pools and five dining options including the critically acclaimed restaurant, Prado. The resort, which is adjacent to the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale, offers easy access to golf, recreation, nightlife and entertainment.

Job Description

As a linecook, you are instrumental in the operation of the kitchen and food & beverage offerings we have become known for, you will be responsible for the cafeteria operation.  You will gain experience preparing a range of different dishes, both hot and cold, within a variety of cuisine types.  Through working under our skilled Chefs, you will have the opportunity not only to refine your current culinary skills, but to grow and learn as well.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Chef to learn daily work tasks and their coordination, and complete daily prep list.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Be knowledgeable of all areas in the cafeteria.
• Be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items.
• Communicate with all cooks daily for proper pars and production requirements when needed.
• Keep back and prep area clean as you work.
• Fill and maintain the prep list up to par, check daily.   
• Check with MOD before leaving for the day.     
• Support restaurant chef/sous chef and supervisor
• Control quality and consistency of all food served.
• Ensure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis.
• Assist in controlling food cost.
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Refrigeration and serving of cold food.
• Production of orders.
• Help to make sure of product availability for all outlets items.
• Directs proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Keep kitchen clean and organize every day by any business
• Ensure staff follows Ecosure rules and procedures.
• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Help to direct or report proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
• Be on hands on control over daily food production.
• Monitors safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and consistency.
• Knows hotel and kitchen expectations and the proper guidelines.
• Help to checks and controls prep and inventory lists for kitchen staff.
• Help to check quality and consistency

Qualifications

Cook levels will depend on level of knife skills and previous experience in similar operations (Cook level 1 - advanced skills / Cook level 2 - intermediate / Cook level 3 - entry level)

• Minimum of 1-2 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
• Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to remain active, including standing for 8 hour per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. 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.