Prep Person

Perkins•Apple Valley, MN

5d•$16 - $18

About The Position

As a Prep Person, 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. The job description notes that additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Basic sanitation, safety, and customer-service skills, which are taught through in-house training.
Ability to communicate clearly.
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.
Follow proper receiving, storage, rotation, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
Prepare food products for restaurant use according to company standards, and use, maintain, and clean food-preparation surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
Prepare menu items according to company standards and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce known foodborne-illness risk factors.
Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
Communicate with the Manager on Duty, Kitchen Manager, and coworkers about product or service deficiencies, equipment issues, safety problems, and related matters.

Benefits

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