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Culinary Intern

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers - including 24 U.S. Presidents - for over 250 years. A recently completed $170 million dollar renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in Virginia. We are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings. The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa'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 Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Overview:

The Culinary Intern ensures all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities:

· Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.

· Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.

· Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.

· Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.

· A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.

· The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.

· Ability to communicate with other team members.

· Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.

· Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.

· Complete other duties as assigned by management.

· Ability to work a restaurant Line.

· Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications:

· Required to have at least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.

· Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.

· Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures.

· Able to follow recipes.

· Must have unexpired Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.

· The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.

· Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.

· Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.

· Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.

· Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell

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.

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