Restaurant & Bakery Cook

JLC Companies•St Cloud, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families they serve. 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 the best in the industry. The company fosters an environment of respect for talent, creativity, and individual differences, encouraging employees to bring their greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. Career growth opportunities are also available.

Requirements

Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
Must be able to communicate clearly.
Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.
Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
Must have time management skills.
Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop and operate equipment.
Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide.
Must be able 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.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.
Helps to maintain food costs and kitchen cleanliness at all times.
Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by 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, plus preparation and storage areas.
Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensures products are accurately portioned and food products are 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 throughout the shift and practices “Clean as you go” throughout the shift.
Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards.
Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty.
Anticipates, identifies, and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
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 dining room.
Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.