Prep Cook

$22,880 - $35,360/Yr

Bradford House - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

11-50 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Prep Cook at Bradford House is responsible for preparing food items according to established recipes and standards, ensuring high-quality food delivery and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This role is essential in supporting the culinary team to deliver outstanding service and profitability in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards with proper production and portion standards.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, ensuring not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen to the guest.
• Assist in the preparation of meals in a timely manner.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean culinary equipment, food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productive standards, cost controls, and forecast needs.
• Communicate daily with the Executive Chef regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
• Maintain quality of food product and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Inspect, organize, and maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per company standards, ensuring perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, covering and dating all perishables.
• Scrap food from dirty dishes, rinse, and place them in the appropriate racks for the automatic dish machine.
• Operate dish washing machine including proper rack stacking and silver presoaking.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, glasses, silverware, etc.
• Maintain mop station with mops/buckets, brooms, and proper cleaning solutions.
• Sweep and mop floors, keeping them clean and dry, and pick up wet spills immediately.
• Clean walls, tables, racks, sinks, floor mats, and disposal area; polish stainless steel.
• Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes, and ceiling vents as directed.
• Help maintain safety in the kitchen by clearing spills promptly and keeping all kitchen equipment clean.
• Pitch in to help with special and deep cleaning projects.
• Collect trash and take it to the outdoor trash container; clean garbage cans and dumpster area.
• Put away all clean utensils; rotate stock in designated areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen at all times.
• Perform all duties according to safety procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Maintain and promote a positive and cooperative work relationship with all hotel departments.
• Follow all procedures and policies set forth by the company and department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of prior culinary experience.
• Safety training and any required food handling certificates.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the hospitality industry and the workings of an industrial kitchen.
• Strong computer skills.
• Able to read and speak the English language well.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Friendly individual who enjoys being around people and can manage multiple tasks at once.
• Good listening skills with the ability to respond quickly to needs and requests.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize work.
• Exceptional service orientation with a keen ability to focus on guest needs.
• Proactive approach with exceptional initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented self-starter.
• Ability to perform routine work or the same task repeatedly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, team members, and management in English.
• Ability to understand and comply with proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as an independent contributor and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage numerous priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Consistently at work and on time.

Benefits

• 50% off food for employees and 30% off food for up to five guests at the restaurant.
• 35% off the posted Best Available Rate for hotel stays for a maximum of 10 room nights per calendar year.