Seasonal Prep Cook

About US

Our vision is to: Share Alaska with the world. Our mission is to: Transform our community with innovation and creativity through the best locally crafted goods and legendary hospitality in Alaska!

Our Core values: Be Legendary, Be Honorable, Be One Team.

We own and operate several restaurants, hotels, and brewers in Anchorage and Denali National Park. Link to our website: https://www.northernhospitalitygroup.com/

We are a fast-growing company and are searching for strong leaders that believe in our vision, will accomplish our mission, and live our core values.

Prep Cook

Prep Cooks are responsible for preparation of cooking ingredients according to the 49th State Brewing Company’s recipes and specifications that will be utilized by the Line cooks during meal service. These individuals will follow prep lists created by chefs to plan duties, which could include basic kitchen tasks such as: measuring ingredients to be used in recipes, washing and chopping produce, mixing sauces, parboiling food, and ensuring the quality of cooked/prepared food by testing them. Prep cooks are responsible for the detection and disposal of spoiled foods that do not meet the company’s standards. They will promote safety culture in all areas in the work place, including food safety, customer safety, and the safety of team members.

Job Duties (may include, but are not limited to):

• Performs a variety of entry-level food preparation tasks
• Routinely, prepares and processes food and beverages for cooking or service
• Cleans and washes food items
• Maintain proper labeling and storage of all ingredients
• Observes company health, sanitation and food quality policies
• Assists with cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and food items

Job Requirements:

• High school completion or equivalent certification
• Working knowledge of computerized restaurant point of sales (POS) systems is desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written) with employees and management
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and maintain an attention to detail, while working in a team or group environment
• Some experience in position(s) involving food preparation is preferred
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand for an entire 8 hour shift
• Must have a valid Alaska Food Handlers card (this must be obtained within 30 days of hire date, violation will result in lost hours until the proper documentation is provided)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

AAP/EEO Statement

Northern Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Northern Hospitality Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Northern Hospitality Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

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