Assistant Kitchen Manager

About the role

The role involves working cooperatively with the Kitchen Manager to ensure budget expenses are within limits, identifying and communicating ways to improve and streamline operations. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and safe facility, monitoring and overseeing food temperatures, communicating with vendors, assisting in ordering and receiving deliveries, and performing various kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and safe facility.
• Makes sure food temperatures are monitored during handling to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Coordinates multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor, and supplies.
• Performs and assists in all kitchen operations.
• Works cooperatively with the Kitchen Manager to manage budget expenses.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must have high levels of mobility and flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress and pressure during peak times.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Must be able to fit through an opening 30 inches wide.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service are taught through in-house training.
• Must possess a high level of coordination.

Skills

• Clear communication skills.
• High level of mobility and flexibility.
• Ability to work under heavy stress and pressure.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to fit through an opening 30 inches wide.
• Frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.
• Continual standing and walking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• All-you-can-eat pancakes and meal discounts.
• Employee discount program.
• Development pathway: step-by-step process to grow your career.
• 3 college credits for completing manager training.

Pay

Competitive pay with service award incentive.

Schedule

Flexible schedule.

Perks

• Immediate family members are also eligible for educational assistance with DeVry University, including complimentary laptops.
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Perkins

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. Perkins is known for its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its efficient and guest-friendly operations.