Prep Cook

Crescent Careers • Denver, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Source Hotel is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare food according to production requirements, recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. The role includes preparing items for service, managing food storage and rotation, checking preparation needs and stock levels, supporting buffet service, controlling food waste, and cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment. The Prep Cook is expected to provide courteous, professional guest service, follow hotel work and safety standards, and work cooperatively with colleagues. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality and an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Ability to communicate well with guests.
• Willingness to help coworkers and work as a team player.
• Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule.
• Ability to adapt to changes, learn or improve skills, solve routine problems, and ask for help when unsure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production requirements, quality standards, portion standards, and server checks.
• Begin preparing items in advance while avoiding over-preparation.
• Date food containers, rotate food according to Crescent standards, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine preparation and freezer-pull needs, and set up the line.
• Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages, and assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist with plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment.
• Follow attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Treat guests and associates courteously and professionally, and follow hotel work, security, and safety procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages.
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members.
• RSP/401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Discounts at Crescent-managed properties in North America for associates and their family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed