Prep Cook

About The Source Hotel

Nestled in Denver's vibrant RINo Art District, The Source Hotel is a modern retreat that seamlessly blends industrial character with contemporary elegance as part of a dynamic marketplace featuring artisanal dining, craft beverages, and curated retail. Our hotel offers guests an immersive experience that celebrates creativity, culture, and community. We are looking for our next great team member to join our team.

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 buffet stocked.
• Returns all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Afford assistance in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Complies with attendance rules and is available to work on a regular basis.
• Performs any other job related duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• 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.

Performance Standards

• Customer Satisfaction: Our customers are what we are about. Positive interaction with Crescent staff is essential to a positive guest experience. Professionalism, courtesy, and respect towards guests and associates are crucial.
• Work Habits: Adherence to hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. Adaptability to change, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to solve routine problems.
• Safety & Security: Adherence to hotel security policies and procedures, including key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and concerns.