Lead Cook, Brewery Kitchen — Fast-Paced Taproom

NANA Corp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. is seeking a Lead Cook at an Anchorage brewery restaurant to supervise kitchen operations and mentor a small culinary team in a fast-paced taproom setting.

You will oversee production flow, maintain food quality, and ensure safety standards in a high-volume environment. The role requires two years of lead cook experience, a High School diploma or GED, and ServSafe/food handler certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have two (2) years of documented experience working as a lead cook.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• May assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Skills

Lead cook experience

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification / Food Handler’s Card

Job description

NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. is seeking a Lead Cook at an Anchorage brewery restaurant to supervise kitchen operations and mentor a small culinary team in a fast-paced taproom setting.

You will oversee production flow, maintain food quality, and ensure safety standards in a high-volume environment. The role requires two years of lead cook experience, a High School diploma or GED, and ServSafe/food handler certification within 30 days of hire.