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Cook III - J1 Intern/Trainee
Company : Omni Amelia Island Resort
Location : Orlando, FL, 33896
Job Type : Intern
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Location
Orlando Resort at Championsgate
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation's premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats. In addition to walk-out golf, guests may choose to relax in our signature Mokara spa, dine in one of our five restaurants or enjoy 15 acres of pools and recreation activities including the 850-foot lazy river.
Omni Orlando’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 Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate may be your perfect match.
Job Description
Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food at an entry level.
Responsibilities
- Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
- Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
- Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
- Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
- Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items
- Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
- Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times
Qualifications
- Advanced Knife skills required.
- Minimum 1 year banquet culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
- Must be familiar with all cooking techniques.
- Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
- Must have the ability to multi-task.
- The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
- Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
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
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Frequently asked questions
This internship offers hands-on experience with banquet food preparation, focusing on advanced knife skills and multi-tasking in a high-volume, upscale environment. Trainees learn diverse cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, and baking, which builds a solid foundation for a career in culinary arts.
Yes, starting as a Cook III intern in Orlando's vibrant resort scene allows exposure to large-scale banquet operations and diverse cuisines, which can lead to roles like assistant cook or even cook manager. The experience gained is highly valued in Florida’s competitive culinary job market.
Expect to handle station setup, prepare buffet and plated dishes, and manage cooking orders like grilling fish and roasting meats. Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safe food handling is crucial, alongside learning all menu items to support smooth banquet service.
Omni Amelia Island Resort fosters a culture of respect and empowerment, offering comprehensive training and mentorship. Interns experience a dynamic work environment surrounded by recreational amenities, enhancing work-life balance uncommon in typical culinary internships.
Unlike many entry-level roles, this position emphasizes banquet-scale cooking with a mix of buffet and plated services. The resort setting combines high-volume demand with luxury hospitality standards, providing a richer learning environment than standard kitchen internships.
Orlando's booming tourism industry creates steady demand for culinary interns, but positions at renowned resorts like Omni Amelia Island are sought after. Demonstrating advanced knife skills and banquet cooking knowledge significantly improves chances in this competitive local market.
Salaries for Cook III internships in Orlando typically range from $12 to $16 per hour, depending on experience. Given the resort's upscale nature, compensation often includes access to additional benefits and training opportunities not commonly found in entry-level cook roles.
While not always mandatory, certifications like ServSafe Food Handler or Manager are highly valued in Orlando’s hospitality sector, ensuring compliance with health department guidelines and enhancing a Cook III intern’s employability at resorts like Omni Amelia Island.
Omni combines luxury resort amenities with a strong emphasis on employee growth and cultural respect, offering interns a supportive environment to develop advanced culinary skills in banquet production, which sets it apart from typical hospitality internships in Florida.
Omni's Cook III internships adapt to Orlando's seasonal tourism waves by preparing interns for high-volume banquet service peaks and quieter periods, ensuring trainees gain versatile experience managing food production efficiently throughout the year.