ESS/Alaska Railroad - Prep Cook, Summer Train
ESS Support Services Worldwide
- Anchorage, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Anchorage
Reports To: Onboard Captain, Alaska Railroad Project Operations ManagerSummary: As Line Cook, you assist in accurately and efficiently preparing meats, sandwiches, salads, soups and other food products, as well as portion food products prior to cooking. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of all menu items. This position works 4-5 days a week 14-16 hours a shift. Expect to make 4 to 6 hours of overtime per shift.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work-station area, including counters, shelves, grills, broilers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
- Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Does not rely on the memory of themselves or other employees.
- Prepares item for broiling, grilling, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments.
- Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Stays overnight in Fairbanks often.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
- Assists at depots and stops with the safe loading and unloading of passengers, assisting physically challenged and special groups by opening doors.
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Project Manager or immediate supervisor.
- Work a minimum of 14 hours on moving railcar, multiple days in a row.
- Ability to work a schedule that can shift and change daily.
201 Post Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
800-478-1207, ext. 829; jobs@ess-worldwide.comWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. is the Law poster.