Prep Cook

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel Cleveland, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join the culinary team. This role focuses on food preparation in accordance with quality standards while ensuring a safe and sanitary work area. The ideal candidate will contribute to a vibrant team atmosphere and provide exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Benefits

Highly competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates

401K matching program

Flexible scheduling

Travel discounts for associates and family

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• TABC certified, Tips trained, and Food Handlers certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time and date all food containers.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment properly.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Sense of Urgency

Guest Satisfaction Focus

Job description

The Hotel Cleveland is seeking an eager Prep Cook to join our team. As a Prep Cook, you will be working with our culinary team to prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

This Marriott Autograph Collection property opened in 1918, has 491 newly renovated rooms and 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work flexible shifts that include evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous culinary experience is highly desired.
• TABC certified, Tips Trained and Food Handlers certification are all highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be organized and able to work with a sense of urgency and seeking guest satisfaction.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs.

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