Cafeteria Attendant

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Perks & discounts

Competitive wages

Job summary

OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, located in Oklahoma City, seeks a Cafeteria Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook food per our standards across restaurants, outlets and banquets, operating grills, ovens and fryers. Maintain clean work areas and ensure sanitary handling.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, culinary courses preferred, and 2+ years in hotels or full‑service restaurants, plus ability to read menus/recipes in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; culinary technical courses preferred.
• 2 years of cooking experience in hotels or full‑service restaurants.
• Conversational English including the ability to read menus and recipe cards.
• Ability to handle high volume activity in the restaurant, outlet or banquet kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor the presentation and portioning of food according to standards.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines.
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Set up, restock, maintain and clean food preparation areas.
• Display knowledge in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Ensure the special of the day is completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

Skills

Cooking experience

Conversational English

High volume kitchen

Education

High School diploma

Culinary technical courses

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About Our Property

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world‑class destination. #BMC-Okana

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

Find your belonging by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.

Join our Culinary team as a Cafeteria Cook

Our employees are Experience Curators who are professional memory‑makers, creating personalized guest experience from start to finish. Experience Curators craft meaningful, over‑the‑top experiences that wow our guests time after time.

Our Vision For Our Team Members

• Be a part of the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark team, where your career aspirations meet a world‑class destination
• Contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth
• An individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
• Be appreciated for what you bring to the team
• Learn and grow with a company that values its associates

Why OKANA

• Competitive wages
• People‑first culture
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Festive environment
• Perks & discounts

About The Role

The Cafeteria Cook will prepare and cook food according to the standards set forth by the OKANA Resort. This person will be responsible for working in assigned areas, including restaurants, outlets, and banquets and producing food offerings that are appealing and tasteful to resort guests. They must be familiar with the operation of all kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, and fryers. All cooks must maintain their respective works areas according to health department sanitation standards and report any inoperable equipment to the Kitchen Engineer.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor the presentation and portioning of food according to standards.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines.
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Set up, restock, maintain and clean food preparation areas.
• Display knowledge in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Ensure the special of the day is completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

What are we looking for?

What You Bring To The Role

• High School diploma required; culinary technical courses preferred.
• 2 years of cooking experience in hotels or full‑service restaurants.
• Conversational English including the ability to read menus and recipe cards.
• Ability to handle high volume activity in the restaurant, outlet or banquet kitchen.

OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all‑encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Compensation

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$17

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.