1898 Public House - Prep Cook

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Spokane, WA

48d

About The Position

Summary of Functions: As a member of the culinary team for 1898 Public House, you'll help prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, specialty dishes, and other food items for consumption in eating establishments by performing the following duties. While providing superior quality, preparation, presentation, of food and guest service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Washington State Regulations and Kalispel Golf & Country Club (KGCC) Policies and Procedures Prepares ingredients ahead of schedule according to the prep sheet Ensures kitchen equipment and appliances are ready for use Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and appetizers Bakes, roasts, broils, steams; meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods Carves meats, portions food, heat gravies and sauces, and follows proper plate specifications Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish. Cuts, trims, and bone meat prior to cooking. Bakes bread, rolls, and pastries, and desserts Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Sous-Chef or Head Chef Responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment, including kitchen equipment, tables and shelves at all times Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards. Follows all food safety, sanitation, guidelines set forth by the FDA. Available to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for business levels. Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record. May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings. This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Kalispel Tribal Work Permit.
Washington State Food Handlers Card. - obtain within 14 days of start date.
Hepatitis A vaccination.
Available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 80+ pounds.
Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound.
Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure conditions
Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to food
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Good understanding of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.
Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
Ability to read and follow cooking directions
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
Must be organized and self-motivated
Skill in effectively, communicating information through verbal and written correspondence.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Preferred one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working as prep cook in a fast-paced environment helpful

Responsibilities

Prepares ingredients ahead of schedule according to the prep sheet
Ensures kitchen equipment and appliances are ready for use
Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and appetizers
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams; meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
Carves meats, portions food, heat gravies and sauces, and follows proper plate specifications
Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use
Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish.
Cuts, trims, and bone meat prior to cooking.
Bakes bread, rolls, and pastries, and desserts
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Sous-Chef or Head Chef
Responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment, including kitchen equipment, tables and shelves at all times
Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards.
Follows all food safety, sanitation, guidelines set forth by the FDA.
Available to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for business levels.
Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.
May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.