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Restaurant Line Cook

CyHawk HospitalityWaterloo, IA
Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

  • Hourly rate is $17 - $21 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person 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 ensures 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 “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.
  • Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
  • Preps items according to recipes and procedures.
  • Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
  • Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room.
  • Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

Nice To Haves

  • Structured training program for all positions
  • Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company

Responsibilities

  • Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.
  • Helps to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen 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 at all times practices good person 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 ensures 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 “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.
  • Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
  • Preps items according to recipes and procedures.
  • Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
  • Assist 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
  • Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees

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