Line Cook - Snow City Cafe

Locally Grown Restaurants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Locally Grown Restaurants in Anchorage is seeking a Line Cook to provide an exceptional dining experience. Responsibilities include preparing dishes to specification, maintaining a clean work area, and following kitchen policies. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card, and effectively communicate in English. The position can be full-time or part-time, requiring standing for up to 9 hours and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Flexible hours in a fast-paced setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment for up to 9 hours.
• Physical ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes accurately according to restaurant specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow food quality standards and kitchen policies.
• Inventory and stock daily station prep.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Skills

Sanitation Practices

Quality Control

Communication

Education

Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card

Job description

Summary

The line cook’s primary responsibility is to provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests by ensuring all dishes are of the highest quality and meet restaurant specifications. The basic duties are to prepare dishes accurately and according to the recipe, as well as to stock and maintain a clean work area.

Operations

• Inventories and completes all daily station prep
• Demonstrates safe and proper operation of knives and all kitchen equipment
• Understands and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintains an organized, clean, and sanitary work area, which may include tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
• Follows recipes and plating guides to produce consistent, quality dishes
• Works to reduce waste and records waste properly when it does occur
• Controls the quality of food items being produced in the assigned station
• Helps control walk‑in organization, rotation, and practices “first in, first out”
• AM shift leaves the station clean, stocked, and prepared for the next shift
• PM shift leaves the station clean, and all food properly stored and labeled
• Upholds sanitation policies and follows proper time and temperature guidelines
• Closes the kitchen or ends shift properly and follows the closing or end‑of‑shift checklist for kitchen stations, assisting others in closing with their end‑of‑shift duties
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the Prep Supervisor or the Kitchen Manager

Work Environment

Fast‑paced restaurant environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This may be a full‑time or part‑time position. Employees may be asked to work, standing and walking, in a fast‑paced environment for up to 9 hours in a shift.

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate, write, and understand English
• Must be able to work, standing and walking, in a fast‑paced environment for up to 9 hours
• Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card

Physical Requirements

The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time and may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Classification

Non‑Exempt

Reports to

Kitchen Supervisor | Lead Cook

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of a non‑job‑related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to abide by all Federal, State, and local laws concerning discrimination in employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.