Restaurant Cook

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too! Summary of Position: Pay Range of $11-$16 DOQ. 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 requests following food safety and sanitation procedures; Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes; Utilizes FIFO standards; Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas; Follows proper safety procedures concerning food handling, rotation, and storage; Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift; Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, and 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

Must be at least 16 years of age; Experience required: None; Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Must be able to see at a distance of 20 feet and at close range of 12 inches, distinguish between shapes, and use peripheral vision; Must be able to communicate clearly; Must have high level of mobility and flexibility; Must have time management skills; Must be able to read, write, and perform addition/subtraction calculations; Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop, and operate equipment; Must be able to fit through openings 30 inches wide; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times; Must be able to bend, reach, and walk; Must be able to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5-3 feet; Must be able to carry trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; Must tolerate exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and dish and cleaning chemicals

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance; 401k, 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, & More!