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 range of benefits including free uniforms, opportunity for advancement, 401(k), employee discounts, flexible schedule, and free food & snacks. Additionally, Perkins provides educational assistance with DeVry University with a complimentary laptop, competitive pay with a service award incentive, daily pay through Daily Pay, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more, a retirement savings plan with company match, all you can eat pancakes plus meal discounts, an employee discount program, a development pathway to grow your career, and college credits 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, working 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, fitting 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.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

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.

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.