Culinary Extern

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort pools, championship golf, full-service spa, endless dining options and family-friendly activities.

Omni Amelia Island Resort and 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 Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

The Omni Care Culinary Extern will assist in the preparation and execution of food in designated outlets at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, following departmental quality standards, recipes, and plating specifications. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

- Prepare all food items efficiently and accurately as directed, with minimal supervision.
- Inspect all food products for quality and freshness.
- Follow proper storage procedures when handling food from and to the walk-in.
- Safely and correctly operate all culinary equipment.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of cooking techniques and skills.
- Maintain walk-in, prep areas, and equipment to meet Health Department and EcoSure standards.
- Attend departmental meetings and required company trainings.
- Follow recipes accurately, adjusting quantities as needed.
- Exhibit proficient knife skills and proper seasoning techniques.
- Adhere to established culinary processes and procedures.
- Read and interpret contracts and order tickets.
- Communicate effectively with internal departments (e.g., stewarding, banquets).
- Complete requisitions accurately.
- Clean and maintain equipment properly.
- Comply with all state sanitation and health regulations, as well as resort standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment or recent completion of a Culinary Degree Program preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of culinary experience preferred.
- Familiarity with weights and measures for recipe execution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Valid Food Handler's certification required.

Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, with frequent bending and twisting.
- Must be able to use culinary tools (e.g., knives, commercial equipment) and possess taste/smell capabilities.
Working Environment
- Primarily indoors in restaurant and kitchen areas; occasional outdoor work.
- Exposure to humidity, steam, extreme temperatures, and hazardous cleaning chemicals.
Tools & Equipment
- Culinary utensils and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Responsible for grilling, roasting, and baking fish, steaks, chicken, and shellfish.
- Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. 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 applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.