Lead Cook

Perkins•Edina, MN

About The Position

As a Lead Cook at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, you will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and follow an established production schedule. You will perform kitchen duties to maximize guest satisfaction and maintain a quality work environment, as directed by the Manager on Duty. The position includes preparing menu items to guest requests and company standards, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and caring for kitchen equipment and work areas. Perkins was founded in 1958 and operates restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company describes its mission as providing personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.

Requirements

Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service, taught through in-house training.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
High level of mobility and flexibility.
Ability to work irregular hours under heavy stress or pressure during peak times.
High level of coordination.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
Ability to fit through an opening 30 inches wide.
Ability to frequently reach, bend, push, and pull.
Ability to stand and walk continually.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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