Baker

Benefits & Perks

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop** (Immediate Family Members are also eligible)
• Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!***
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Flexible Schedule
• All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts!
• Employee Discount Program
• Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career
• 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training****

About the Company

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. Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit.

Position Description

As a Baker you will be responsible for providing efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
• Makes and prepares all food items that are baked in oven including but not limited to pies, muffins, cookies, quiche, meatloaf and ribs.
• Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of ovens.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Measures ingredients for bakery goods using measuring cups and spoons and mixes by hand or with electric mixer.
• Cuts dough into uniform portions with knife or divider.
• Molds dough into loaves or desired shapes.
• Places shaped dough onto greased sheets or in floured pans.
• Prepares meats or baked foods according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing for stage of doneness.
• Serves high quality food and ensures items are complete, prepared as required and attractive in appearance.
• During peak business will be required to work on steam kettles and the grill line.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen stations and work areas and must be able to manage time effectively.

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
• Must be able to communicate clearly

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
• Must possess high level of coordination
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
• Requires continual standing and walking