Buffet Line Cook: Fresh Prep, Team Kitchen Mastery

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Berkeley, CA is seeking a kitchen prep professional to prepare food items in line with production requirements and quality standards, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. You will follow recipe cards, date and rotate perishables, monitor temperatures, and help keep the buffet stocked.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to Crescent's high standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Self-starting with a professional appearance.
• Team player who will assist co-workers.
• Dexterity to operate food equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Willingness to comply with safety and attendance rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and production/portion standards.
• Start ahead items and manage portions to avoid over-prepping.
• Date and rotate perishables, maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars, plan prep, assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage, cover/date perishables.
• Assist in correcting food cost problems and reducing waste.
• Operate and clean equipment such as fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, and more.
• Adhere to attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Professional appearance

Self-motivated

Dexterity with food equipment

Lifting 100 lbs

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Berkeley, CA is seeking a kitchen prep professional to prepare food items in line with production requirements and quality standards, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. You will follow recipe cards, date and rotate perishables, monitor temperatures, and help keep the buffet stocked.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to Crescent's high standards.