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Restaurant Prep Cook - Urgently Hiring

Full-time

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Immediate Family Members are also eligible

  • Get paid daily through Daily Pay!
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!***
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Flexible Schedule
  • 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training****

Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene.
Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
Stocks and rotates products on cooking line.
Has sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and following 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.
Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
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. national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
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. 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.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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