Prep Cook

Description

Summary of the Position: To be a positive and helpful team member that assists in the flow of customer service and food service by maintaining a clean and organized space, understanding promptness and food safety guidelines, and demonstrate knowledge regarding the Pelican menu, preparation of all menu items and line procedures. To maintain the Pelican customer service standard and work in a manner that supports all team members.

Key Accountabilities: Summarized but not limited to:

PREP 

• Responsible for providing exemplary guest service, communicating effectively and efficiently with team members. Understands the importance of being hospitable, friendly, and communicative with guests to ensure a positive dining experience at the Pelican.   
• Maintains valid Food Handlers 
• Follows all OSHA Guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized space, including prep area, kitchen line and dish area when utilized. 
• Responsible for understanding proper food handling guidelines to ensure safe food consumption for guests and team members. 
• Understanding First In, First Out procedures to maintain food handling guidelines and food safety.
• Maintain daily and weekly cleaning checklists. 
• Maintain food logs and par levels of prepped food. 
• Demonstrate proper knife handling skills.
• Remain prompt, polite and helpful during all settings. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm with any unforeseen changes.  
• Assists other service personnel as needed.  
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.  
• Maintains general knowledge and provides information to guests of Pelican menu items, events, community involvement.   

Requirements

• One year kitchen restaurant experience preferred
• Oregon Food Handler’s card required 
• Understanding of safe food handling 
• Physical ability to be on foot for the duration of the shift and ability to lift heavy items