Prep Cook

Millennium Hotels and Resorts•Anchorage, AK

32d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Prep Cook you will play an integral role in delivering an exceptional guest experience while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment. This role is ideal for someone who brings a passion for hospitality, takes ownership, and is committed to continuous improvement and results. You will support day-to-day operations, support team performance, and ensure service standards are consistently delivered. You’ll act as a bridge between leadership and frontline teams—driving accountability, engagement, and results.

Requirements

Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail
Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to pay attention to small details, excellent reading comprehension skills and follows instructions.
Possesses knowledge of safe food handling procedures, sanitary kitchen conditions, proper hand washing techniques.
Has the ability to follow directions, able to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced, high stress environment
Demonstrates excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Displays superior knife skills and can quickly and safely slice or chop meal ingredients into exact dimensions called for in the recipe
Has a strong sense of taste and smell as well as excellent hand and finger dexterity.
Previous restaurant kitchen experience
On-the-job training in knife use and safe and sanitary food handling procedures.
Ability to work hours that coincide with the restaurant’s hours including late nights and weekends.
Ability to work in a hot, busy kitchen.
Patience, tact and diplomacy.
Must have a valid food handlers’ card.
Perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
Be professional in all interactions with associates.

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth, efficient operations aligned with brand standards
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
Deliver consistent, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
Deliver exceptional service rooted in passion for hospitality
Anticipate needs and respond with a solutions-first mindset
Create memorable, personalized experiences for every guest
Work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared goals
Communicate effectively and contribute to a positive work environment
Support a culture of respect, energy, and accountability
Follow all company policies, safety standards, and procedures
Maintain accuracy in processes, reporting, and documentation
Uphold a culture of accountability and operational excellence
Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.
Cleans food preparation areas and removes garbage from the kitchen.
Makes lists of items that need to be ordered and assists in keeping the kitchen organized.
Rotates stock in containers to maintain freshness.
Prepares the ingredients for chefs to cook the entrees and meals that are offered on the menu.
Washes, chops, grates and slices vegetables to go in various dishes.
Cuts and slices meats to the appropriate portion sizes.
Makes appetizers, soups and salads.
May assist in preparing salads and fruit trays for functions with an appealing presentation.
Assists in cleaning the kitchen before closing for the night.
Complies with special food handling requirements for dishes such as vegan or gluten-free.