Cook

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

We are flexible and have all shifts available; apply online or in person.

Must have some evening availability.

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.

• Prepares cooking items.
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene at all times.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf‑life standards.
• Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.
• Prepares prep items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Controls food cost.
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilizes FIFO (first in, first out) standards when preparing items.
• Maintains cleanliness of the 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.
• Maintains a "clean as you go" attitude throughout the shift.
• Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards.
• Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty.
• Anticipates, identifies, and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, and safety problems.
• Informs General Manager and Manager on Duty of problems or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
• Assists team members by prepping items according to recipes and procedures.
• Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assists front‑of‑house staff with cleanliness of the dining room.
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with front‑of‑house staff.

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in‑house training.

None.

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.