Restaurant & Bakery Cook

KRMM hospitality•Milford, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, employees are considered part of the Perkins extended family. This 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 a respectful environment that values talent, creativity, and individual differences, fostering team success and career growth.

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.
Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, and cold.
Reaching 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.
Bending, reaching, walking.
Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals.
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.

Responsibilities

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards.
Helps maintain food costs and kitchen cleanliness.
Performs duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
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 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 with prepping items according to recipes and procedures.
Assists 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.