Morning Prep Cook: Precision Kitchen Teamwork

Coury Hospitality; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The National is seeking an AM Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team in Oklahoma City. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and help keep production moving to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You understand that accuracy, organization, and safety are essential. You will contribute to consistent food quality, proper sanitation, and collaboration with the Curators and leadership on busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation or kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, verbal instructions, and written procedures.
• Good and safe knife-handling and kitchen equipment skills.

Responsibilities

• Following daily production lists and preparing ingredients for the menu with accuracy and efficiency.
• Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down your workstation throughout the shift.
• Preparing and handling food according to established recipes, procedures, quality standards, and sanitation requirements.
• Keeping workstations, equipment, tools, storage areas, and floors clean, organized, and properly sanitized.
• Maintaining proper food temperatures, product rotation, storage, cooling, and handling procedures.
• Working safely and efficiently with knives, kitchen equipment, and other food preparation tools.
• Monitoring waste and helping maintain food cost through proper preparation, portioning, storage, and product usage.
• Communicating maintenance concerns, supply needs, or other issues to your supervisor as they arise.
• Supporting the kitchen team wherever needed and stepping in to help keep production moving during busy periods.
• Training and supporting fellow team members on proper food preparation, safety sanitation, and kitchen procedures.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Sanitation practices

Kitchen equipment use

Job description

The National is seeking an AM Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team in Oklahoma City. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and help keep production moving to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You understand that accuracy, organization, and safety are essential. You will contribute to consistent food quality, proper sanitation, and collaboration with the Curators and leadership on busy shifts.