RESTAURANT LINE COOKS AND PREP COOKS

Cook PositionCyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is now hiring a Cook for our Perkins Restaurant in Sioux Falls Gateway by I-29. Benefits of working for us include: supportive ownership that believes in family, closed on Christmas Day, yearly anniversary checks for continued employment*, free employee meals and family discounts*, competitive wages for your experience, paychecks delivered weekly, flexible hours & schedules, structured training program for all positions, referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees, and a career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company. Summary of PositionPrepares 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 TasksPrepares cooking itemsReports 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 costEnsures 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 cleanlinessMaintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areasFollows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storageConducts line sweeps throughout the shift"Clean as you go" throughout the shiftUnderstands OSHA requirements and health department standardsCleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty.Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Assists team membersPreps items according to recipes and proceduresAssists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensilsAssists front of house staff with cleanliness of dining roomProvides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.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. Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 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 Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 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.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.