Omni Cares Internship Culinary Fall 2024

The Homestead

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead what it is. Since 1766, they've helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of 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'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 Homestead may be your perfect match.

This is a paid Omni Hotels and Resorts Externship. It is a unique opportunity for culinary students to gain hands on, real world experience in a mentored environment at The Omni Homestead.

Enhance student's cooking skills and techniques
• Broaden the student's view of the food service industry
• Expose the student to the skills and knowledge of industry professionals

• Students will have the ability to rotate throughout all areas of the pastry kitchen to include, baking, breads, chocolate and sweet and savory production
• Students will have exposure to ordering and inventory process
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Any other reasonable task assigned by management

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to bend, turn, and stand for the majority of an 8-10 hour shift
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work both independently on assigned task or work as a team
• Be proactive and have a motivative attitude
• Lift, push, and pull at least 25 lbs.
• Certified, Valid ServSafe certification or ability to obtain prior to start of employment

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. 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.