Cook

Perkins•DeLand, FL

15h

About The Position

As a Cook at Perkins, you will prepare menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. You will also perform duties to maximize guest satisfaction and maintain a quality work environment, as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery was founded in 1958 and operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. Its mission is to provide guests with personalized service and delicious homestyle food at a great value. This job description is intended to reflect the principal job elements but is not an exhaustive list of duties or working conditions; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service, taught through in-house training.
Must be able to communicate clearly.
Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays.
Must have high mobility and flexibility.
Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress or 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 inches wide.
Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Requires continual standing and walking.
Must work in conditions involving exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.

Responsibilities

Report to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene.
Use, maintain, and clean kitchen line equipment and preparation and storage areas.
Stock and rotate products on the cooking line.
Maintain sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items, and preparation procedures to ensure correct portions, quality, cooking times, and performance standards.
Cook and prepare menu items according to guest requests, company standards, and food safety and sanitation procedures.
Monitor food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce foodborne-illness risk factors.
Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
Communicate with the Manager on Duty and coworkers about product or service deficiencies, equipment, and safety problems.

Benefits

Educational assistance through DeVry University, including a complimentary laptop; immediate family members are also eligible.
Competitive pay with a service award incentive.
Daily pay through Daily Pay.
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement savings with company match.
Flexible schedule.
Free pancakes and meal discounts.
Employee discount program.
Career development pathway.
Three college credit hours for completing manager training.