The purpose of this position is to keep our cooks stocked with all the ingredients and products they need to prepare the tasty foodstuffs that our menus offer. They are the glue that holds our kitchen together, and without them, we would be lost. Prep cooks prepare a variety of food products, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, breads, and other products using a variety of equipment and utensils, according to the Daily Prep List. Prep cooks are expected to possess a fundamental knowledge of our menu items and the ingredients that make up those items. Prep cooks are expected to maintain clean, orderly, and well-stocked walk-in coolers and food storage areas. Varying schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
Essential Functions:
- Opening and closing prep areas
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food production
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary work station and conducting general kitchen cleaning
- Preparing a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and food items according to specifications
- Assuring accuracy for all recipes, portion sizes, prep methods, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
- Monitoring par-levels of ingredients and products, ensuring there are always enough for the day/week
- Handling, storing, and rotating all products properly
- Attending all scheduled employee meetings and mandatory events
- Adhering to grooming and hygiene standards consistently
Wage: $20.00 to $22.00/hr DOE
Who We Are Looking For:
Must be 18 years of age or older
2+ years of commercial kitchen experience preferred but not required
Valid Food Handler’s card required (may be obtained within 30 days from the first date of employment)
Ability to read labels on chemicals and products
Knowledge of workplace and safety procedures (may be obtained during training)
Must be able to communicate with coworkers
BENEFITS WE OFFER (varying eligibility criteria):
Paid sick leave, paid time off, paid volunteering, paid holidays (if full-time), and competitive health benefits (if full-time)
401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
Food/Beer/Merch perks and an annual keg
Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program
INTERESTED:
Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, please complete and submit an application at http://www.fortgeorgebrewery.com/jobs or in person at our pub at 1483 Duane Street in historic downtown Astoria, Oregon. Please feel free to attach any additional materials that will demonstrate why you would be a strong candidate for this position (e.g. resume, cover letter, letter(s) of recc, etc.). For more information including a full job description, please respond to this listing or email.
Here at Fort George, we strive to maintain a culture in which all may contribute to the success of our organizations and industry, and all are valued for their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. It has been found that those in traditionally underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they do not meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or has less or differing experience. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of these qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact [email protected] to discuss your application.
At Fort George Brewery we are and will remain an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and which actively opposes any sort of discrimination, harassment, bullying, inappropriate power dynamic, or retaliation, whether based on race, color, religion, sex, hair texture or style, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, handicap, genetic disposition, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment applies to employment, collaboration, service, and any other professional interaction alike.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
