Cook

JOB PURPOSE:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of high-quality food in accordance with Omni hotel standards at Ibis Sky Lounge, an indoor-outdoor rooftop retreat offering sweeping views of the Intracoastal Waterway and coastline. This role requires a strong understanding of Food & Beverage menus and ensures all dishes are prepared with consistency while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety.

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards.
  
  Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Contribute to theday to day culinary operation, to include efficient and effective food production.
• Perform all necessary tasks of a production cook according to hotel operating procedures to include but no limited to food prep, food production,kitchen and food equipment cleaning.
• Perform allsideworkas assigned by management including but not limited to food service prep, the cleaning of food and beverage equipment, tables, walls,shelving and floors surrounding assigned work area.
• Ensure compliance with health,safetyand sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosureinspections.
• Responsible for the upkeep,safetyand cleanliness in food preparation areas,refrigeration and storage areas.
• Responsible to adhere to all proper trash procedures.
• Work with Chef to plan and implement menu development. Produce current and creative dishes that are relevantwithhotel concepts.
• Responsible to prep and produce food for the cafeteria as assigned by management.
• Mustretainand maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menuitems.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local and international market trendsin order tocreate food products that are relevant, thereby maximizing sales opportunities.
• Control requisitioning of food quantities by forecasting volume to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.
• Responsible to ensure that the correct standards are being maintained. Responsible for ensuringa highfood quality and presentation.
• Ensure positive guest service and respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actionsto turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Contribute to the kitchen sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and into all food service areas.
  
  Ensuresprompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Responsible tomaintainall equipment to a high standard. Report any equipment issues to the Chef for maintenance.
• Responsible tomaintainall furniture,fixtures and equipment to a high standard. Minimize breakage bydemonstratingcare when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Executes all necessary instructions on BEOs/REOs for events and inspects all food stations prior to event start. Handles all special requests andpop upsas needed.
• Responsible to attenddailystand upmeeting to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Assistin developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize andaccomplishset goals.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust,respect and cooperation among associates. Treats co-workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional,neatand organized appearance according to Omni Fort Lauderdale standards
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safetysituations.
  
  Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Conduct/attend all required departmenttrainingsand meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

• Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant cooking experience in a large convention hotel is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights,weekends and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills;possessinga friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to engage guests at all levels. Must be passionate about providing warm,engaging and personalized service.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.
• Mustpossessthe ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Ability tomaintaina positive and professional demeanor and composure at all times.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and when scheduled.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for…