Restaurant Line Cook
CyHawk Hospitality•Lincoln, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Cooks for our Lincoln location. This role is responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. The Line Cook will help maintain food costs and ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. All duties are performed to maximize guest satisfaction and maintain a quality work environment, as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
Requirements
- Weekend availability is a must.
- Must have sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures.
- Must follow proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage.
- Must understand OSHA requirements and health department standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience is considered for competitive wages.
Responsibilities
- Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards.
- Maintains food costs and ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.
- Maximizes guest satisfaction and maintains a quality work environment.
- Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene.
- Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen equipment, preparation, and storage areas.
- Stocks and rotates products on the line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
- Possesses sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures for correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.
- Prepares prep items according to guest requests, company standards, and food safety/sanitation procedures.
- Ensures products are accurately portioned and 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 and practices "Clean as you go" throughout the shift.
- Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards.
- Cleans all equipment on the line and other areas as directed.
- Anticipates, identifies, and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
- Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, and safety problems.
- Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions.
- Assists team members by prepping items according to recipes and procedures.
- Assists the dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Assists front-of-house staff with dining room cleanliness.
- Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with front-of-house staff.
Benefits
- Supportive ownership that believes in family
- Closed on Christmas Day
- Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment
- Free Employee Meals and family discounts
- Competitive wages for your experience
- Paychecks delivered weekly
- Flexible hours & schedules
- Structured training program for all positions
- Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
- Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
