Prep Cook FT - South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

Locally Grown Restaurants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (medical and

Accrued sick leave with pay, converts

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Dining discounts at sister restaurants

Job summary

Locally Grown Restaurants is seeking a Prep Cook (Full Time with Weekend availability) for South Restaurant + Coffeehouse in Anchorage, AK. The role involves cooking, prep, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment at the South Restaurant + Coffeehouse location.

Responsibilities include following recipes, checking in deliveries, adhering to portion sizes and safety standards, and assisting with end-of-shift duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card
• Minimum 1 year of kitchen preparation and/or cooking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes opening checklist as assigned by Prep Supervisor
• Prepares tasks and recipes as assigned by the Prep Supervisor in an efficient and timely manner
• Demonstrates safe and proper operation of knives and all kitchen equipment
• Understands and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintains an organized, clean, and sanitary work area across kitchen stations
• Closes the kitchen or ends shift properly following closing/end-of-shift checklists
• Reports equipment and food quality problems to the Prep Supervisor or Kitchen Manager
• Assists with receiving, checking in, and storing orders from vendors
• Informs Prep Supervisor or Kitchen Manager of shortages and outs from vendors
• Rotates product to enable First In First Out inventory
• Records waste or spoilage and notifies kitchen supervisor before disposal
• Follows recipe procedures using standard measuring tools
• Performs other duties as assigned and is available to work weekends

Job description

Position:Prep Cook FT - South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

Location: South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

11124 Old Seward Hway Suite A

Anchorage, AK

Job Id:158-STH

# of Openings:1

Prep Cook (Full Time with Weekend availability) - South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

The Prep Cook basic duties are to cook and prepare a variety of recipes and food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.

Operations

• Completes opening checklist as assigned by Prep Supervisor
• Prepares tasks and recipes as assigned by the Prep Supervisor in an efficient and timely manner
• Demonstrates safe and proper operation of knives and all kitchen equipment
• Understands and complies consistently with our 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
• Closes the kitchen or ends shift properly and follows the closing or end-of-shift checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen or End of Shift duties
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the Prep Supervisor or the Kitchen Manager
• Assists with receiving, checking in, and putting away orders from vendors throughout the shift
• Informs Prep Supervisor or Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages and outs from vendors
• Rotates product accordingly to facilitate First In First Out
• Records any waste or spoilage and informs the Prep Supervisor or Kitchen Manager prior to disposing unusable product
• Follows recipe procedures using standard measuring tools for ingredients
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the business
• Availability to work weekends

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age, some responsibilities do not apply if under 18
• Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card
• Minimum 1 year of kitchen preparation and/or cooking experience preferred

Available Benefits*

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and childcare accounts available)
• Accrued sick leave with pay, converts to PTO after 1 year
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%
• Dining discounts at our sister restaurants (Snow City Cafe, Spenard Roadhouse, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, Crush Bistro)

*Limited benefits available for jobs located at Crush Bistro, Muse x Crush, and PAC