Prep Cook, Chalkboard Restaurant, Ambassador Hotel

About the Role

At Ambassador Hotel Tulsa, Autograph Collection, we combine timeless luxury with modern comfort to create a hospitality experience unlike any other. Situated in the heart of midtown Tulsa, our boutique hotel is known for its refined elegance, impeccable service, and warm atmosphere. With 55 beautifully designed guest rooms, the highly acclaimed Chalkboard Restaurant, and sophisticated event spaces, a career at the Ambassador Tulsa means joining a team dedicated to excellence and hospitality at its finest.

As a Prep Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring every exceptional meal begins with thoughtful preparation and attention to detail. You will support the culinary team by preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen organization, and upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, portioning, measuring, and organizing food products according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Set up, stock, organize, and break down your assigned kitchen workstation to support efficient service.
• Maintain proper food rotation, labeling, storage, cooling, and temperature controls while following all food safety guidelines.
• Keep kitchen workstations, storage areas, equipment, utensils, floors, and food preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitized throughout every shift.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and use knives, mixers, slicers, food processors, and other culinary tools according to established procedures.
• Support Line Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Culinary leadership by ensuring ingredients are prepared and available for service.
• Monitor food quality and freshness while minimizing waste and supporting food cost initiatives.
• Communicate maintenance concerns, supply needs, and operational issues promptly to Culinary leadership.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Culinary team members to maintain an efficient, organized, and guest-focused kitchen.
• Respond professionally to requests while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Take pride in preparing the foundation for exceptional meals that create memorable guest experiences.

Requirements

• Previous kitchen, food preparation, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, and safe kitchen practices preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and written instructions.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative Culinary team.
• Ability to maintain food quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
• Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Certification, where required by law.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and move safely throughout kitchen and storage areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more, including food products, equipment, carts, pans, and supplies.
• Ability to safely operate knives, mixers, slicers, food processors, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments, steam, ovens, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Ability to perform repetitive food preparation tasks while maintaining quality, safety, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely around sharp equipment, open flames, hot surfaces, and commercial cooking equipment.

Why Join Us

• You understand that preparation is one of the most important ingredients in a successful kitchen.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• You take pride in producing quality work that supports the entire culinary team.
• You communicate effectively and collaborate well with teammates.
• You maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.
• You adapt quickly to changing priorities and production needs.
• You bring reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic to every shift.
• You believe great hospitality starts with great preparation.