Cook - AM Shift

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 restaurants outlets and meeting space located in the heart of OKC’s growing downtown destination area. Candidates must be adaptable to change with a willingness to learn new skills and /or improve existing ones If that, is you, we want to hear from you!

BENEFITS:

• Growth opportunities!
• Marriott discounts at properties around the world
• Full range of benefits. Including
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company match 
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

JOB TYPE:  Full-time

SCHEDULE: AM Shift

JOB OVERVIEW:  Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

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 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.

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.