Job Details

Join Our Team At Perkins

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 employees 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!

Summary Of Position

Enjoy top pay of $15+/hour. 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. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Position Activities And Tasks

The job includes:

Preparing cooking items

Reporting to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person hygiene.

Using, maintaining and cleaning all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.

Stocking and rotating products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.

Having sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.

Preparing prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.

Controlling food cost

Ensuring products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes.

Utilizing FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.

Maintaining cleanliness

Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas

Following proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage

Conducting line sweeps throughout the shift

"Clean as you go" throughout the shift

Understanding OSHA requirements and health department standards

Cleaning all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty.

Anticipating, identifying and correcting system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.

Communicating with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.

Keeping General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposing alternative solutions for consideration.

Assisting 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.

Physical Requirements/Environment/Working Conditions

The job requires:

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 to avoid hazards.

Ability to communicate clearly

Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold

Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 - 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" 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

Supervision Received

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.

Knowledge And Skill Required

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.

Experience Required

None

Disclaimer

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.