Prep Person

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.

About the role

As a Prep Person, 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 a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene.
• Prepares food products for restaurant usage according to company standards; uses, maintains, and cleans food preparation surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follows proper receiving, storage, rotating, and 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.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with the Manager on Duty or Kitchen Manager and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Educational Assistance with DeVry University (complimentary laptop included; immediate family members also eligible)
• Competitive pay with Service Award Incentive
• Daily Pay option (get paid daily)
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Flexible schedule
• All-you-can-eat pancakes and meal discounts
• Development Pathway: Step-by-step process to grow your career
• 3 college credit hours for completing manager training