Cook

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. You'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. Summary of Position: Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards; Helps maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen; Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment; Uses, maintains and cleans all kitchen equipment, preparation and storage areas; Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure shelf life standards; Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures; Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes; Utilizes FIFO standards when preparing items; Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas; Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage; Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift; Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed; Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction; Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems; Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils; Assists front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room; Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with front of house staff

Requirements

No prior experience required; Must be at least 16 years of age; Available for part-time work on evenings and weekends; Available on holidays; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Ability to see at a distance of 20 feet and at close range of 12 inches, distinguish shapes, and utilize peripheral vision; Ability to communicate clearly; Ability to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 1/2 - 3 feet; High level of mobility/flexibility in space provided; Time management skills; Ability to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations; Ability to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop and operate equipment; Must be able to fit through openings 30 inches wide; Ability to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times; Bending, reaching, walking; Ability to carry trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to work in exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, dish and cleaning chemicals

Benefits

Health insurance; Opportunity for advancement; Vision insurance; 401(k); Dental insurance; Flexible schedule; Medical insurance; Wellness Program; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Program; Vacation/Sick Time Benefits; Travel Accident Insurance; Discounted Tuition; Waived Application Fee; Deferred Tuition; Complimentary Course