Prep Cook

Description: Summary of the Position

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 demonstrating knowledge regarding the Pelican menu, preparation of all menu items and line procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• PREP
  • Provides exemplary guest service, communicates 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 and follows all OSHA Guidelines.
  • Maintains a clean and organized space, including prep area, kitchen line and dish area when utilized.
  • Understands proper food handling guidelines to ensure safe food consumption for guests and team members.
  • Understands First In, First Out procedures to maintain food handling guidelines and food safety.
  • Maintains daily and weekly cleaning checklists.
  • Maintains 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.
  • Affords assistance to 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

• 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 able to lift heavy items

Compensation details

18-18 Hourly Wage