Restaurant Prep Cook

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Prep Cooks for our Restaurant on the East side of Sioux Falls by Menards.

Stop in any time to apply at: 5835 E. Arrowhead Pl. - Sioux Falls

Benefits of working for us include:

1. Supportive ownership that believes in family
2. Closed on Christmas Day
3. Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment*
4. Free Employee Meals and family discounts*
5. Competitive wages for your experience
6. Paychecks delivered weekly
7. Flexible hours & schedules
8. Structured training program for all positions
9. Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
10. Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company*Ask manager for details

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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

Prepares Cooking Items

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.

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

“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

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.

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.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.