Restaurant Bakery Cook

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

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!

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 at all times practices good person 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.

Ensures products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are 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.

Preps items according to recipes and procedures

Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils

Assist 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 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

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…