Prep Cook

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain the Pelican customer service standard and work in a manner that supports all team members.
• Provide exemplary guest service, communicating effectively and efficiently with team members.
• Understand the importance of being hospitable, friendly, and communicative with guests to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Maintain a valid Food Handlers card and follow all OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized space, including prep area, kitchen line and dish area when utilized.
• Understand proper food handling guidelines to ensure safe food consumption for guests and team members.
• Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) 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 shifts; able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm with unforeseen changes.
• Assist other service personnel as needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.
• Maintain general knowledge and provide information to guests about Pelican menu items, events, and community involvement.

Requirements

• One year of kitchen/restaurant experience preferred.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card required.
• Understanding of safe food handling practices.
• Physical ability to be on foot for the duration of the shift and to lift heavy items.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat frequently to receive and store stock, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to work in an environment subject to loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke from restaurant equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist other personnel as needed.

Pay

$15.55/hour base wage plus participation in the 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.