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Job Title: Culinary AssociateThe Omni Charlotte Hotel welcomes you with refined comfort and the warmth of true North Carolina hospitality. Perfectly situated in the heart of Charlotte's financial district, this AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers both exceptional convenience for business travelers and easy access to the city's top attractions. Connected to 12 city blocks through an enclosed sky bridge, the hotel places you just steps away from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Discovery Place, the Charlotte Convention Center, and the vibrant EpiCentre entertainment district.At the Omni Charlotte Hotel, our associates thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment that fosters growth, mentorship, and pride in delivering exceptional service. We are guided each day by a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. If you're a friendly, motivated individual with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences, the Omni Charlotte Hotel could be the perfect place for you.To prepare and cook all menu items according to Omni specifications and standards and work in conjunction with all line cooks to ensure the safe and clean function of the kitchen.QualificationsMinimum of three years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurantDisplay advanced knife skillsAbility to multi-task and understand kitchen sanitationAssociates or Bachelors degree from a Culinary Arts program is preferredStrong background in prep, hot line and cold line necessary.Highly motivated self starter focused on quality, organization, cleanliness and teamwork.The ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative minded person who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when needed.Excellent customer service and verbal communication skillsMaintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performanceEssential FunctionsCommunication with the Chef to learn daily work tasks and complete a daily prep list.Performing work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.Being knowledgeable and able to work all stations in the kitchen.Being knowledgeable and have the ability to plate and prepare all menu items.Communication and working with the culinary team to coordinate all hot and cold foods.Communication of all food items needed for current and future shifts.Maintain sanitation standards as communicated by health department.Maintain cleanliness of work area and shared kitchen spaces.Preparing culinary dishes to Omni standard and executing F&B orders in a timely manner.Completing any other assignments as assigned by Executive Chef, or Sous Chefs.Works one to two days ahead of the operation to ensure product delivery is on time and ample supplies are available.Be pleasant, smile and greet all guests, using surnames when obtained. Create memorable, WOW experiences for each and every guest.Assists with directing proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.Knows expectations and ensures that they uphold the quality and flavor standards.Controls the quality and consistency of all food served.Ensure work areas are set no less than 15 minutes prior to service.Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis.Assist in producing and plating plates.Prepare and properly store food items for advanced production.Report any maintenance or security problems to the appropriate department promptly.Environment and Position AnalysisStand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead and squatting. Lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance. Push/pull objects weighing up to 75 lbs without assistance.Position works in the interior of the hotel, in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.Exposure to F&B hazardous cleaning chemicalsTools/EquipmentCooking utensils and equipment; including but not limited to pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, etc.Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, toasters.Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. 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.