Prep Cook

Alaska Christian College • Soldotna, AK

12d

About The Position

The Prep Cook works in the kitchen and dining room throughout the academic year and helps execute catering events during summer break. The position prepares food and baked goods according to established menus, monitors food portions and presentation, and helps maintain food and equipment inventories. The Prep Cook also maintains clean, safe, unobstructed kitchen and dining spaces, including washing cookware, dishes, utensils, and other equipment.

The role operates in a commercial kitchen and dining room and involves frequent contact with co-workers, vendors, and the public. Professional chef attire is required, including supportive closed-toe shoes, secured hair, and a hairnet or hat during food preparation and serving. Black pants and shoes are required during catering events.

Requirements

• Have or acquire an Alaska food certification/food handlers’ card before the first day of employment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for effective food production and service.
• Knife skills and the ability to prepare food quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of catering operations, garnishes, and food presentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand information, and follow written instructions.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and skill in work performed.
• Ability to keep hands and arms steady when needed and move quickly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information seen or heard.
• Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment, maintain a teachable attitude, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to use information and judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Adaptability and ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Organization, efficiency, and good time-management skills.
• Dependability and regular, timely attendance.
• Ability to work split shifts and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to agree to and sign a statement of Evangelical Covenant Affirmations.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to stand for long hours on concrete and use arms and legs considerably, including lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated hand movements to use kitchen tools and equipment.
• Adequate sight to perform job responsibilities.
• Wear professional chef attire; wear clean, well-kept jeans if desired, and black pants and shoes during catering events; wear supportive closed-toe shoes and socks/stockings/nylons; keep hair neat, secured away from the face, and covered by a hairnet or hat during food preparation and serving; keep facial hair and fingernails trimmed and well-groomed; and keep jewelry to a bare minimum.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations related to food preparation and serving.
• Prepare food and baked goods according to established menus.
• Monitor portion sizes and food presentation.
• Maintain food and equipment inventories.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and unobstructed through general cleaning.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Provide a high level of customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and staff to promote mutual growth in whole-life discipleship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed