Cook - AM Shift

Crescent Careers•Oklahoma City, OK

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, a large, full-service hotel with multiple restaurant outlets and meeting space in the heart of OKC’s growing downtown destination area. The role requires adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills or improve existing ones. The Cook prepares food items according to production requirements and quality standards, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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 the 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.