Cook

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Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.

Perkins has 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 offers the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

Position Description

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities:

• Report to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practice good personal hygiene.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products on cooking line.
• Have sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Anticipate, identify and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

Qualifications:

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in‑house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work

Conditions:

• Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess a high level of coordination.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.

Benefits & Perks:

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop.
• Immediate Family Members are also eligible.
• Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive.
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Flexible Schedule.
• All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Development Pathway:
  Step by step process to grow your career.
• 3 College Credit hours for completing manager training.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants

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