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Cook 2 | Banquets | Full Time
 Omni Hotels & Resorts | |
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 United States, Florida, Fernandina Beach | |
| 39 Beach Lagoon Road (Show on map) | |
 Oct 17, 2026 | |
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Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa. Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you're friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit. Overview: Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food. Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced) Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (entry level) positions. Responsibilities: * Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management. * Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times * Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks. * Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques. * Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines * A proper understanding of how to properly and safely us all culinary equipment. * Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station. * Ensure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service. * The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications. * Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items * Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish. * Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame. * Ability to communicate with other team members. * Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations. * Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings. * Complete other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications: * Required to have at least 4 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen. * ServSafe or equivalent food handlers certification required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills. * Advanced knife skills required. * Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures so as to be able to follow recipes. * Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking * Must have the ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments. * Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred. * Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays. * Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight, up to 50 pounds. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting. Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell. * Working Environment: Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures. Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals. * Tools & Equipment:i Cooking utensils and equipment. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. 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. | |