Cook

Be A Part Of Our Success

Perkins 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!

Benefits

Perkins offers a variety of benefits including 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discounts, flexible schedule, health insurance, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, training and development, tuition assistance, and vision insurance.

Benefits & Perks

Additional perks include educational assistance with DeVry University with a complimentary laptop, eligibility for immediate family members, competitive pay with a service award incentive, daily pay, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, all you can eat pancakes plus meal discounts, an employee discount program, a development pathway with a step by step process to grow your career, and 3 college credits hours for completing manager training.

Position Description

As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. You will also perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by the kitchen manager or manager on duty.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include reporting to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practicing good personal hygiene. You will use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas. You will stock and rotate products on the cooking line, have sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards. You will cook and prepare menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures. You will monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness. You will anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction. You will communicate with the manager on duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications include basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training and the ability to communicate clearly.

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions

Physical requirements include having a high level of mobility/flexibility, being able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times, possessing a high level of coordination, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet, being able to fit through an opening 30" wide, requiring frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling, exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors, and requiring continual standing and walking.

Disclaimer: 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.