Cook

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.
• Maintains food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.

Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

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 the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• 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
• Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
• Requires continual standing and walking

Qualifications

Must be able to communicate clearly

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

Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide

Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling

Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors

Requires continual standing and walking

Skills

• Sanitation
• Safety
• Customer service

Benefits & Perks

• 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

** Educational Assistance with DeVry University is available to full-time employees only.

*** Includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.