Prep Cook

Prep Cook

907 Alehouse – Anchorage, AK

Job Overview

907 Alehouse is looking for a reliable, hardworking Prep Cook to join our kitchen team! The ideal candidate is organized, takes pride in their work, and can keep up in a fast-paced restaurant environment. As a Prep Cook, you will help prepare ingredients and recipes for daily service, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and make sure our cooks have everything they need to keep service running smoothly.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, follows directions, pays attention to detail, and takes food quality and safety seriously.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily service, including washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning food.
• Follow recipes and prep lists to ensure consistency and quality.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, soups, vegetables, and other menu items as assigned.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food using FIFO (first in, first out).
• Maintain proper food storage temperatures and follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Keep prep areas, workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and maintain proper knife safety.
• Communicate with kitchen managers and cooks about prep needs, low inventory, and ingredient shortages.
• Help stock and organize walk-in coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow all restaurant procedures and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous prep cook or restaurant kitchen experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen equipment, and knife skills.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and prep lists accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a dependable team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Reliable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry kitchen supplies as required.
• Must meet applicable food handler certification requirements.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who takes pride in their work, shows up ready to work, and understands that good prep is essential to a successful kitchen. We're a team, and we need someone who is willing to help where needed, communicate with others, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to be part of a hardworking kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person