Cook | Seltzer's Modern Diner

Location

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center (OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park.

The property includes an all‑day dining outlet (Seltzer's Modern Diner), an entertainment sports bar (OKC Tap House), specialty restaurant (Bob's Steak & Chop House), coffee shop (Park Grounds) and a retail outlet (Rare Bird Gift Shop). Guests can enjoy Mokara Spa, fitness center, rooftop pool and bar (Cat Bird Seat) with fire pit, outdoor lawn and cabanas. The hotel offers 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 20,000 square foot ballroom, 10,000 square foot ballroom, and a 4,200 square foot outdoor pre‑function space that overlooks the park.

An amazing opportunity to be a pivotal part of the opening for the next great Omni convention collection hotel. The Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is a true outdoor recreation, entertainment and culinary destination paying homage to the heritage and modern progress of the city. With 605 guest rooms and suites, the luxury hotel showcases views of the 70‑acre Scissortail Park and the downtown skyline with 75,000 square feet of meeting and event space, sports bar, specialty restaurant, coffee shop and a retail venue.

We are looking for a skilled cook to join our Seltzer's Modern Diner kitchen. The Cook will prepare and cook food and perform other related culinary functions. They should possess strong culinary skills and have "intermediate level proficiency" in Culinary functions. Cook 2’s shall be able to accomplish most of their tasks with "minimal" supervision and some guidance, depending on complexity and skill level required and have a solid understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

They shall have the ability to correctly utilize and prepare food with most all of the products and ingredients being developed or currently in use for the kitchen. This person should be able to perform multiple stations as needed including opening and closing procedures with some supervision.

• Prepare and cook food and perform other related culinary functions.
• Demonstrate strong culinary skills and have "advanced level proficiency" in Culinary functions.
• Be able to accomplish most tasks with "minimal" supervision and some guidance, depending on complexity and skill level required.
• Have a solid understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Use and prepare food with the products and ingredients being developed or currently in use for the kitchen.
• Maintain knowledge of traditional knife skills and consistently apply such skills in the kitchen.
• Move/cover from different stations following Omni and Chef standards.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Execute soups and sauces with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize, organize and follow-through.
• Work well under pressure meeting production schedules and timelines for guest orders.
• Maintain good understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable and able to maintain, correct and follow Eco Sure and health department standards.
• Work with Sous Chefs to set up and stock stations with necessary supplies and prep lists with minimal supervision.
• Perform opening checklist with minimal supervision.
• Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Follow recipe cards and prep lists accurately.
• Comprehend and follow recipes.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods or “need” times to Sous Chef(s) to ensure optimum service to guests.

• Good general knowledge and fluidity of line stations including though not limited…