Prep Cook

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marriott discounts

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and more

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is hiring for a Full-time kitchen role at Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. The candidate will prepare high-quality food, oversee timely preparation, and maintain sanitary standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The position requires teamwork, reliability, and ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Shift coverage includes AM & PM slots; standard hotel benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 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 duties; be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and monitor portions.
• Rotate perishables and keep temperatures correct.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in buffet stocking.
• Return unused items to storage and date perishables.
• Help control food cost and reduce waste.

Skills

Self-starter

Professional appearance

Guest communication

Team player

Dexterity

Physical strength

Job 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.

BENFITS:

• 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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