Kalama Harbor Lodge Prep Cook
About The Position
The primary responsibility of this position is the opening of the kitchen and production of any food preparation needed for the restaurant. Duties include, but are not limited to: Slicing and chopping; preparing cold and hot sauces; proper rotation of product; general walk-in organization; kitchen sanitation duties; and light cooking duties. Each prep cook is responsible for the organization and cleaning of their work area. Being a prep cook can be hard physical work and takes mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. A prep cook must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain current food handlers card
- Ability to accurately work with numbers, orders and food specs
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required
- Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
- Ability to remain calm and focused and provide excellent food products in a high volume environment
- Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and standing
- Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
- Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, chopping and use of kitchen equipment as well as work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
- Communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
- Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
- Work in and around a hot kitchen and various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
- Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
- Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service
- Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force
- YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Responsibilities
- Opening of the kitchen
- Production of any food preparation needed for the restaurant
- Slicing and chopping
- Preparing cold and hot sauces
- Proper rotation of product
- General walk-in organization
- Kitchen sanitation duties
- Light cooking duties
- Organization and cleaning of work area
- Perform job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management
- Keep current on all company events, history, and products
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty
- Produce excellent quality food for customers
- Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
- Ability to accurately follow recipes and food specs
- Complete dishwashing duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
