Prep Cook

Pelican Pub & Brewery; Yachats (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Brewing Company in Yachats, OR is opening a brand-new location and is building its founding team ahead of the September opening. The Prep Cook will help ensure a smooth flow of food service, maintain a clean space, and uphold Pelican’s guest service standards in a high-energy setting.

Ideal candidates have kitchen restaurant experience, an Oregon Food Handler’s card, and the stamina to work on their feet in a busy, loud kitchen while following safety guidelines and Pelican menu knowledge.

Qualifications

• One year kitchen restaurant experience preferred.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card required.
• Understanding of safe food handling practices.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift items as needed.
• Ability to work in a loud restaurant environment.
• Willingness to assist other personnel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary guest service and communicate effectively with team members.
• Maintain prep area, kitchen line and dish area in a clean, organized state.
• Follow food safety guidelines and First In, First Out procedures.
• Maintain daily/weekly cleaning checklists and food logs.
• Demonstrate proper knife handling and safe food handling.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handler card

Food safety knowledge

Stamina & mobility

Team-friendly & adaptable

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Prep Cook

Pelican Brewing Company Yachats, Oregon, United States

About this position

Description: We’re opening a brand-new location in Yachats, OR, and we’re building our founding team ahead of our September opening. If you’re passionate about craft beer, love creating memorable guest experiences, and thrive in a laid-back, high-energy environment, we’d love to meet you and have you help bring this exciting new location to life!

Summary of the Position- PREP COOK To be a positive and helpful team member that assists in the flow of customer service and food service by maintaining a clean and organized space, understanding promptness and food safety guidelines, and demonstrate knowledge regarding the Pelican menu, preparation of all menu items and line procedures. To maintain the Pelican customer service standard and work in a manner that supports all team members.

Compensation: $15.55/hour base wage plus participation in our tip pool program. Team Members currently earn an average of approximately $28.00/hour when tip pool earnings are included. Actual earnings may vary based on business levels and hours worked.

Key Accountabilities: Summarized but not limited to:

• Responsible for providing exemplary guest service, communicating effectively and efficiently with team members. Understands the importance of being hospitable, friendly, and communicative with guests to ensure a positive dining experience at the Pelican.
• Maintains valid Food Handlers
• Follows all OSHA Guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized space, including prep area, kitchen line and dish area when utilized.
• Responsible for understanding proper food handling guidelines to ensure safe food consumption for guests and team members.
• Understanding First In, First Out procedures to maintain food handling guidelines and food safety.
• Maintain daily and weekly cleaning checklists.
• Maintain food logs and par levels of prepped food.
• Demonstrate proper knife handling skills.
• Remain prompt, polite and helpful during all settings.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm with any unforeseen changes.
• Assists other service personnel as needed.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.
• Maintains general knowledge and provides information to guests of Pelican menu items, events, community involvement.

Requirements:

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• One year kitchen restaurant experience preferred
• Oregon Food Handler’s card required
• Understanding of safe food handling
• Physical ability to be on foot for the duration of the shift and ability to lift heavy items
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Assists other personnel as needed.

Salary Information

$15.55 - $15.55Hourly Wage