Prep Cook Full Time - Spenard Roadhouse

Locally Grown Restaurants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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' Spenard Roadhouse in Anchorage is hiring a Prep Cook (Full Time). You will work in a fast-paced, contemporary kitchen, preparing a variety of recipes and ensuring quality across meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and more.

The role requires at least 16 years old, an Anchorage Food Worker Card, and at least one year of kitchen experience. We offer strong benefits, dining discounts, and a collaborative team committed to local, scratch-made meals.

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 and procedures
• Maintains an organized, clean, and sanitary work area across kitchen stations
• Closes the kitchen or ends shift properly and follows end-of-shift checklists
• Reports equipment and food quality problems promptly
• Assists with receiving, checking in, and storing orders from vendors
• Communicates shortages and outs from vendors promptly
• Rotates product per FIFO
• Records waste or spoilage and notifies supervisor prior to disposal
• Follows recipe procedures using standard measuring tools
• Other duties as assigned by business needs

Job description

Position:Prep Cook Full Time - Spenard Roadhouse

Location: Spenard Roadhouse

1049 W Northern Lights Blvd

Anchorage, AK

Job Id:153-SRH

# of Openings:1

Prep Cook (Full Time) - Spenard Roadhouse

Located in Anchorage’s eclectic Spenard neighborhood we serve up contemporary comfort food with a twist. Fast-paced, vibrant, and locally driven—that’s the vibe at Spenard Roadhouse. We work hard, we love what we do, and we take care of our people.

The Prep Cook's 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

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