Restaurant Line Cook

About the position

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Cooks for our Perkins Restaurant in Brookings. The Cook prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. This role is responsible for helping to maintain food costs and cleanliness of the kitchen at all times, performing all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cooking Items
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times 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.
• Controls Food Cost
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
• Maintains Cleanliness
• 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.
• 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
• Preps 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.

Benefits

• Supportive ownership that believes in family
• Closed on Christmas Day
• Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment
• Free Employee Meals and family discounts
• Competitive wages for your experience
• Paychecks delivered weekly
• Flexible hours & schedules
• Structured training program for all positions
• Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
• Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company