Prep Cook

The Crescent Hotels Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Marriott discounts worldwide

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels Group is seeking an energetic line cook to join the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel team. You will prepare food to recipe standards, manage portions, and assist with cost-control while ensuring safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

Ideal candidates communicate well with guests, work well with others, and maintain a professional appearance. This full-time role involves AM/PM shifts in a dynamic hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Self-starting and professional demeanor are required.
• Able to communicate effectively with guests.
• Must be a team player and assist co-workers.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food with consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and manage portions to avoid waste.
• Date and rotate perishables, keep temperatures proper.
• Check pars for shift, note shortages, and keep buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage and cover/date perishables.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Be reliable and available for regular shifts.

Skills

Self-starting

Professional appearance

Guest communication

Team player

Dexterity with food machinery

Job description

Description

Do you want to work in a fun, and energetic environment where you will be challenged, rewarded, and inspired? Join the team at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel! We are a large, full-service hotel with multiple restaurant outlets and meeting space located in the heart of OKC's growing downtown destination area.

BENEFITS:

• Growth opportunities!


• Marriott discounts at properties around the world


• Full range of benefits. Including:


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401K employer match


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement and more!

JOB TYPE:

Full-time

SCHEDULE:

AM & PM Shift

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 AND ABILITIES:

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.


• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.


• Can communicate well with guests.


• Must be willing to \"pitch-in\" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.


• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts