Cook

OCI Hospitality; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OCI Hospitality is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare foods according to established recipes and maintain equipment for nightly service. You will monitor inventory, assist in ordering and receiving supplies, and ensure safety and cleanliness across the kitchen area.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.
• Demonstrates professional conduct in all work-related functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods according to recipes and quality standards.
• Prepares equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events.
• Maintains working knowledge of kitchen machinery operations.
• Keeps updated on current menu options, preparation methods, and ingredients.
• Maintains inventory controls and dates incoming products.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, and storing food and beverage products.
• Helps uphold safety policies for guests and team members.
• Maintains cleanliness throughout the department.
• Supports other departments to improve operational efficiency; performs additional leadership-assigned tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Professionalism

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares foods according to specifications and quality standards established in recipes and procedures
• Prepares equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events
• Maintains working knowledge of all kitchen machinery operations
• Maintains updated knowledge related to current menu options, preparation methods and techniques, and ingredients
• Maintains appropriate inventory controls and dates all incoming products
• Assists in ordering, receiving, and storing of all food and beverage related products
• Assists in monitoring and upholding policies and procedures for safety of guests and team members
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness throughout the department
• Assists team members and other departments as needed to contribute to operational efficiency?
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner???