Baker

Perkins•Des Moines, IA

2d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 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 employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! Position Description As a Baker you will be responsible for providing efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.

Requirements

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
Must be able to communicate clearly
Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
Must possess high level of coordination
Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
Requires continual standing and walking

Responsibilities

Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
Makes and prepares all food items that are baked in oven including but not limited to pies, muffins, cookies, quiche, meatloaf and ribs.
Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of ovens.
Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
Measures ingredients for bakery goods using measuring cups and spoons and mixes by hand or with electric mixer.
Cuts dough into uniform portions with knife or divider.
Molds dough into loaves or desired shapes.
Places shaped dough onto greased sheets or in floured pans.
Prepares meats or baked foods according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing for stage of doneness.
Serves high quality food and ensures items are complete, prepared as required and attractive in appearance.
During peak business will be required to work on steam kettles and the grill line.
Maintains cleanliness of kitchen stations and work areas and must be able to manage time effectively.