Restaurant & Bakery Cook

About the position

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employs the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.
• Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.
• Prepares cooking items and ensures products are accurately portioned.
• 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.
• Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• 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'.
• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
• Assists team members with prepping items according to recipes and procedures.
• Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

Requirements

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.
• 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.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement