Lead Cook

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark as a Lead Cook, where you'll prepare and cook food, manage kitchen operations, and contribute to exceptional guest experiences. This full-time position offers competitive pay and great opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Perks & discounts

Qualifications

• 2 years of cooking experience plus 6 months as Lead Cook.
• Conversational English required.
• Ability to handle high volume kitchen activity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to OKANA's standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Monitor food presentation and quality.

Skills

Sanitation

Food Presentation

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Culinary technical courses

Job description

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About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!

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About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!

Location Description

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.

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Overview

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 Lead 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 opening team of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, 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 Lead Cook is a shift supervisor who 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 You Bring To The Role

• High School diploma required; culinary technical courses preferred.
• 2 years of cooking experience + 6 months as a Lead Cook 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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