Banquet Cook

About Our Property

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth.

What You Will Have an Opportunity To Do

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

• The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
• The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level from the Kitchen staff.
• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry).
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
• You will reach and recreate recipes.
• You will be consistent on all food preparation.
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team.
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients.

What Are We Looking For?

• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Compensation

$16.00 - $18.00

Pay

This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Schedule

This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Skills

Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it

Strong organizational skills

Able to work independently

Able to be on your feet for long periods of time

Able to lift at least 50 pounds

Desire to exceed expectations

Energetic personality

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

On-site wellness programs

Local discounts

Employee rates on hotel stays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment

A strong desire to learn and develop skills

Desire to work with the culinary leadership team

Desire to create menus reflecting seasonal availability and restaurant concept

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

At least 21 years of age

Desire to exceed expectations

Energetic personality