Associate Cafeteria Attendant - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Location

Houston Hotel

Discover a luxurious oasis at the Omni Houston Hotel. Situated on impeccably manicured grounds, the Houston Galleria hotel features the finest in Houston accommodations with sensational views of the city or pool area. The Omni Houston Hotel is centrally located in the prestigious Uptown Post Oak/Galleria area and is just minutes from all of the excitement that Houston, Texas has to offer.

The Omni Houston Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Houston Hotel may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Cafeteria Attendant will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni Standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor
• Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line. Maintain high quality at all times.
• Ensure station is set 15 minutes prior to opening; setting up salad/deli bar
• Maintain food at proper food temperatures at all times
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas at all times
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standatds at all times
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, production, and portion standards
• Date all food containers and rotate as per EcoSure/Omni standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
• Communicate to supervisor on a regular basis of any missing or needed items
• Any relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume bar/casual dining restaurant operation is preferred
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards
• Highly motivated self-starter focused on quality, organzation, cleanliness and teamwork
• The ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards
• Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Tools needed to perform most task are paring knife, chef knife and vegetable peeler
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Must be able to endure exposure to heat, steam and hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Required to have state Food Handlers Certification
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs. Requires repetitive motion with both hands and occasional bending/stooping/kneeling. Must be able to stand or walk for extended period or for an entire work shift in indoor/outdoor environments
• Ability to stand 8+ hours a day
• Ability to multitask
• Basic knife skills required
• Must have previous experience working in similar Food and Beverage department (kitchen, cafeteria, etc.).

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.