Line Cook

The Wild Birch Hotel; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned local hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, is looking for a skilled cook. The role involves preparing and cooking various food items while ensuring sanitary conditions and quality control. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong culinary skills and teamwork abilities. Responsibilities include menu planning, maintaining kitchen safety, and effective food storage. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant culinary experience for guests in a stunning, Alaskan-inspired setting.

Qualifications

• Must promote authenticity and hospitality focused on guest experiences.
• Ability to maintain safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Experience with cooking methods and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
• Cook and season food according to recipes.
• Assist in menu planning and inventory management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment (ovens, broilers, etc.)

Job description

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Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of The Wildbirch Hotel.
• Our Mission: To celebrate the joy of life and offer authentic hospitality by making each stay truly memorable for guests, while showcasing our Alaskan inspired experience.
• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Keep records and accounts.
• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Plan and price menu items.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.

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