Restaurant and Bakery Prep Cook

KRMM hospitality•New Ulm, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, employees are considered part of the Perkins extended family and the families they serve. The role is responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals extraordinary. Perkins has a proven track record of success with an unmatched commitment to its employees, offering growth opportunities within the company. The position involves preparing menu items according to company standards, maintaining food costs, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness to maximize guest satisfaction and provide a quality work environment, as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Requirements

Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
Ability to see at a distance (20 feet), at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes, and utilize peripheral vision.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 - 3 feet.
High level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
Time management skills.
Ability to read, write, and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
Ability to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop, and operate equipment.
Ability to fit through openings 30 inches wide.
Ability to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
Ability to bend, reach, and walk.
Ability to carry trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.

Nice To Haves

Sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards.
Helps to maintain food costs and kitchen cleanliness.
Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of 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.
Prepares prep items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and 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 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 dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
Assists front of house staff with cleanliness of the dining room.
Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with front of house staff.