Restaurant and Bakery Prep 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: 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 at all times; Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment; Uses, maintains and cleans 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; Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems; Assists team members including dishwasher, front of house staff, and guest service

Requirements

No experience required; Must be at least 16 years of age; Must have legal right to work in the United States; Available for part-time work on evenings and weekends; Available on holidays; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards; Must be able to communicate clearly; Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold; Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet; Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided; 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” wide; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times; Bending, reaching, walking; Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Lifting up to 50 pounds; Exposure to 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!