Prep Person

Be A Part Of Our SuccessPerkins has 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!Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 277 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins American Food Co. is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.The longevity and success of Perkins American Food Co. is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.As a Prep Person, you will be responsible for providing efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.Responsibilities:Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene.Prepares food products for restaurant usage according to company standards; uses, maintains, and cleans food preparation surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.Follows proper receiving, storage, rotating, and food safety and sanitation procedures.Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.Communicates with the Manager on Duty or Kitchen Manager and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.Qualifications:Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house trainingMust be able to communicate clearlyPhysical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:Must have high level of mobility/flexibilityMust be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak timesMust possess high level of coordinationMust lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feetMust be able to fit through an opening 30" wideRequires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pullingExposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odorsRequires continual standing and walkingDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.Compensation: $15.50 - $16.50 per hourSomos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.