Job Description

Title: Prep Cook
Reports to: Executive Chef

The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company is a craft brewery and brewpub located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Situated in the town of Canmore, the Grizzly Paw Pub & Brewing Company has been in operation since 1996. Our brewing operations include a 20,000 square foot
landmark brewery, a pub, restaurant, taproom, and event space.

We are looking for an outgoing and knowledgeable colleague who is willing to learn and ready to provide our customers with memorable experiences!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portion control, cooking and serving standards.

Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.

Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection.

Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

Ensure recipes in prep kitchen are followed as listed, instructing colleagues in a positive manner.

Ensure par levels are met, and the kitchen doesn’t run short of products.

Ability to understand computer systems in place and adjust volume requirements as necessary.

Coach and mentor younger staff, lead by example and hone the skills of others.

Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.

Adjust labour as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labour cost objectives are met.

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies and procedures.

Conduct the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.

Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.

Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.

Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

Ensure products are ordered in the proper quantity to suit business volumes.

Ensure storage areas are always well maintained, organized, and proper product rotation.

Ready and willing to work in a service role which may include direct contact with the public and or vendor representatives.

Follow all required Health, Safety, Prevention & Sanitation procedures always

Provide support and training to colleagues as required

Maintain proper audit track records, follow company policies & procedures

Develop and maintain close and effective working relationship with all supporting departments

Consider the environmental impact of all decisions

Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

The Grizzly Paw Pub and Brewing Co.

Open Positions

Prep Cooks Full and Part Time