What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Northern Hospitality Group?
About Us
Our vision is to: Share Alaska with the world. Our mission is to: Transform our community with innovation and creativity through the best locally crafted goods and legendary hospitality in Alaska!
Our Core values: Be Legendary, Be Honorable, Be One Team.
We own and operate several restaurants, hotels, and brewers in Anchorage and Denali National Park. Link to our website: https://www.northernhospitalitygroup.com/
We are a fast-growing company and are searching for strong leaders that believe in our vision, will accomplish our mission, and live our core values.
About You
Line Cooks are responsible for preparation, assembly, and final presentation of ingredients according to the 49th State Brewing Companys recipes and specifications and ensuring the quality of cooked/prepared food by testing them. These individuals will utilize a large range of kitchen skills, including: slicing, grinding, frying, and baking during food service. Line cooks are also responsible for the detection and disposal of unattractive and spoiled foods. They will promote safety culture in all areas in the work place, including food safety, customer safety, and the safety of team members.
Job Duties (may include, but are not limited to):
- Performs a variety of advanced food preparation tasks
- Routinely, prepares and stocks the food assembly line for service, and in addition, replenishes the service line, as needed
- Accurately assembles food in a timely manner, as ordered, during all meal services
- Observes company health, sanitation, and food quality policies
- Assists with cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and food items
- Works to produce food items so tickets can be sold hot and together.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Communication.
- Critical Evaluation.
- Relationship Management.
- Ethical Practice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position operates in restaurant/kitchen setting. There are stairs and uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, and falls. Kitchens can be hot, noisy and stressful line cooks need to be able to work efficiently and quickly to be successful. It can be dangerous connect with sharp hot tools can result in cuts, bruises and burns being a part of the shift. Frequent hand washing is required due to staff interactions in food prep areas. Job responsibilities may include working outdoors in the Denali, Alaska area in Spring and Fall, when temperatures are at or below freezing and walking surfaces may be slippery.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position requires moving of products weighing up to 30 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Hours and days range due to level of business. During high season expect full work weeks with hours before open and close. Slower periods might result in shorter shifts and lighter workload.
Travel
None required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid Alaska Food Handlers card
- Previous experience as a cook.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of kitchen recipes and techniques.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the US
AAP/EEO Statement
Northern Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Northern Hospitality Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
