Lead Cook - High-Volume Taproom Kitchen

NANA Corp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

King Street Brewing Company in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise a small culinary team and oversee high-volume production for the brewery’s artisanal menu. This role emphasizes kitchen flow, food quality, and adherence to safety culture within a popular taproom.

The position requires a background in line cooking, inventory management, and strong English communication. Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute to menu development and sanitation standards.

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.

Job description

King Street Brewing Company in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise a small culinary team and oversee high-volume production for the brewery’s artisanal menu. This role emphasizes kitchen flow, food quality, and adherence to safety culture within a popular taproom.

The position requires a background in line cooking, inventory management, and strong English communication. Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute to menu development and sanitation standards.