Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Overview

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. You will be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals extraordinary. Perkins has a track record of success with a commitment to its employees and guest satisfaction.

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
• 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 request 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
• "Clean as you go" 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, safety problems, etc.
• Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration
• Assists team members
• Preps 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 dining room
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff

• 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 shapes and use peripheral vision to avoid hazards
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
• Reaching 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 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

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.

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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 to reflect the principal job elements essential for decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. The incumbent may perform other duties as required.

Compensation: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The…