Prep Cook - Goldbelt Tram

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads, vegetables, sandwiches and portions of food.
• Affords assistance to cooks in simultaneously balancing and putting out different plates during a shift.
• Learns the practices and techniques of preparing and cooking basic menu items in order to progress to the line cook level of experience and knowledge.
• Maintains high sanitation standards and proper hygiene and sanitary habits at all times.
• Ensures proper food handling and storage and space/equipment cleanliness; and assists supervisor in preparing for health inspections.
• Provides assistance to kitchen staff in order to put out a top-quality food product in an efficient manner.
• Develops/maintains teamwork and contributes to a smooth operation.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
  • Ability to meet time and attendance requirements.
  • Ability to work all different shifts including holidays and weekends.
  • Knowledge of the practices and techniques of restaurant cooking, food presentation and storage.
  • Knowledge of customer service principles.
  • Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and appliances; and sanitary food requirements/codes.
  • Ability to work productively and under pressure in a fast-paced environment; good dexterity; willingness to learn.
  • Ability to handle stress under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to learn, understand, and follow oral and written instructions/directions.
  • Thorough knowledge of state sanitary regulations and requirements, as well as standard practices and procedures related to food preparation and storage.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
  • Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis.
  • Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to guests those areas of interest to visitors, such as local history, people, culture, geography, etc.
  • Ability to provide quality customer service.
  • Some knowledge of basic cleaning principles, equipment and products.
  • Detail oriented.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Zero (0) months as a prep cook and a strong willingness to learn how to be a prep cook.
  • State of Alaska Food Workers Card within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Preferrred Qualifications:
  • Current CPR and first aid certificates.
  • Fire prevention training.
  • SERV Safe certification.