Prep Cook

Hotel Name: Lakefront Anchorage
Location: Onsite - Anchorage, AK
Salary Range: Not Required by AK
Join the Team at Lakefront Anchorage

At Lakefront Anchorage , hospitality is inspired by nature, adventure, and a true sense of place. Every guest experience is shaped by the beauty of Alaska and the warmth of genuine, welcoming service.
About Lakefront Anchorage

Located on the shores of Lake Hood, Lakefront Anchorage offers a one-of-a-kind setting where guests can take in breathtaking views of floatplanes, mountains, and Alaska's natural landscape.

As one of Anchorage's most distinctive hotels, the property serves as a gateway for travelers seeking both adventure and comfort. With easy access to downtown Anchorage and nearby attractions, Lakefront Anchorage blends scenic surroundings with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere-creating an experience that is uniquely Alaskan.

As part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader with over 145 hotels across key destinations worldwide, our hotel is backed by a legacy of quality, consistency, and service excellence-driven by a passion for hospitality, an entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and a progressive, solutions-oriented approach."


At Millennium, we are guided by our core values:

• Passion for Hospitality - Delivering meaningful and memorable guest experiences
• Entrepreneurial - Taking ownership and acting with agility
• Innovation & Progressive - Continuously improving how we operate and serve
• Solutions & Results Oriented - Staying adaptable and focused on results

These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we create exceptional experiences for our guests and our teams.


About the Role: Prep Cook


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.


Your Impact


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.


What You'll Be Doing

Operations & Execution

• 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

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional service rooted in passion for hospitality
• Anticipate needs and respond with a solutions-first mindset
• Create memorable, personalized experiences for every guest

Team Collaboration

• 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

Compliance & Standards

• 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. Is this correct
• 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.

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.

Benefits

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we support our employees with a competitive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long-term success:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Hotel Room Discounts across our global portfolio
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and company policy.
Why Join Us

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts , you're not just taking a job-you're joining a team passionate about hospitality, growth, and creating memorable experiences .

Whether you're behind the scenes or on the front line, your work makes an impact. If you're ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful, we'd love to meet you.