Job Details

Banquet Cook 2

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 caf 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 ...@omnihotels.com