Restaurant Line Cook

CyHawk Hospitality•Sioux Falls, SD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant, is hiring a Line Cook for its Perkins Restaurant on the east side of Sioux Falls, near Menards. The Line Cook prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards, and helps control food costs and maintain a clean kitchen. The position performs duties to maximize guest satisfaction and maintain a quality work environment, as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty. The Line Cook prepares and portions food according to recipes and guest requests, maintains and cleans kitchen equipment and work areas, stocks and rotates products, and follows food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures. The role also supports coworkers, dishwashing and restocking, and front-of-house cleanliness and service. Other duties may be assigned as required. Compensation is $15.00–$18.00 per hour. This position is with an independently owned and operated franchise; applications and hiring decisions are handled by the franchisee.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu and prep items according to recipes, company standards, guest requests, and food safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure accurate portions, food quality, cooking times, and performance standards.
Stock and rotate products on the line, using FIFO practices and observing shelf-life standards.
Help control food costs by preparing products as specified in recipes and portion standards.
Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, storage areas, and equipment.
Follow food handling, rotation, storage, safety, OSHA, and health department requirements.
Conduct line sweeps and practice “clean as you go” throughout the shift.
Identify and correct operational breakdowns and communicate product, service, equipment, and safety concerns to managers and coworkers.
Keep the General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems or issues and propose alternative solutions.
Assist with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
Assist front-of-house staff with dining room cleanliness and guest service through communication and cooperation.
Report to work well-groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and maintain good personal hygiene.