Banquet Prep Cook

Concord Hospitality Brand; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates

Training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

Concord Hospitality is seeking a Prep Cook to deliver high-quality dining experiences by preparing food with consistency, accuracy, and care. You will follow brand recipe cards, document rotations, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cooking to guest requests, maintaining cleanliness in uniform, and proactively managing par levels and equipment upkeep to prevent service obstacles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior kitchen or food preparation experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in food quality.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following brand recipe cards.
• Properly document all food containers with adherence to rotations per SOP.
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Report to work in full clean uniform, on time, and ready to serve.
• Cook orders with adherence to guest requests and special needs in a positive manner.
• Be proactive with ordering and pars, food preparation, and equipment upkeep to eliminate service obstacles.

Skills

Follow recipes

Consistency in quality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety & sanitation

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Prep Cook at Concord Hospitality, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dining experiences by preparing food with consistency, accuracy, and care. Your dedication to safety, organization, and guest satisfaction will ensure smooth kitchen operations and contribute to the overall success of our hospitality team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following brand recipe cards
• Properly document all food containers with adherence to rotations per SOP
• Practice safety standards at all times
• Report to work in full clean uniform, on time, and ready to serve
• Cook orders with adherence to guest requests and special needs in a positive manner
• Be proactive with ordering and pars, food preparation, and equipment upkeep to eliminate service obstacles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior kitchen or food preparation experience is a plus
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in food quality
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits (Full-Time Associates Only)

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest in our associates through training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports growth, balance, and diversity.

Built on five cornerstones—Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN!—our associates proudly cheer:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to be a Great Place to Work for All.