Prep Cook Full Time - Spenard Roadhouse

Prep Cook (Full Time/ PM Shift ) - Spenard Roadhouse

Located in Anchorage’s eclectic Spenard neighborhood we serve up contemporary comfort food with a twist. Fast-paced, vibrant, and locally driven—that’s the vibe at Spenard Roadhouse. We work hard, we love what we do, and we take care of our people.

The Prep Cook's duties are to cook and prepare a variety of recipes and food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.

Operations

• Completes opening checklist as assigned by Prep Supervisor

• Prepares tasks and recipes as assigned by the Prep Supervisor in an efficient and timely manner

• Demonstrates safe and proper operation of knives and all kitchen equipment

• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

• Maintains an organized, clean, and sanitary work area, which may include tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment

• Closes the kitchen or ends shift properly and follows the closing or end-of-shift checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen or End of Shift duties

• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the Prep Supervisor or the Kitchen Manager

• Assists with receiving, checking in, and putting away orders from vendors throughout the shift

• Informs Prep Supervisor or Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages and outs from vendors

• Rotates product accordingly to facilitate First In First Out

• Records any waste or spoilage and informs the Prep Supervisor or Kitchen Manager prior to disposing unusable product

• Follows recipe procedures using standard measuring tools for ingredients

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the business

Other Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years of age, some responsibilities do not apply if under 18

Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card

Minimum 1 year of kitchen preparation and/or cooking experience preferred

Available Benefits*

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (medical and childcare accounts available)

Accrued sick leave with pay, converts to PTO after 1 year

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Dining discounts at our sister restaurants (Snow City Cafe, Spenard Roadhouse, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, Crush Bistro)

*Limited benefits available for jobs located at Crush Bistro, Muse x Crush, and PAC