Restaurant and Bakery Prep Cook

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Opportunity for Advancement

Training & Development

Prepares Cooking Items

• Reports 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 Cost

• Ensures 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 Cleanliness

• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas
• Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage
• Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift
• "Clean as you go" throughout the shift
• Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards
• Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.
• Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.

Anticipates, Identifies and Corrects System Breakdowns

• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.

Communicates with Manager on Duty and Coworkers

• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.

Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty Informed

• Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.

Assists Team Members

• Preps items according to recipes and procedures
• Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils
• Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

Extensive Standing and Walking

• Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours

Clear Communication

• Must be able to communicate clearly

Heat, Steam, Smoke, Cold Exposure

• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold

Reaching Heights and Depths

• Reaches heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.

Space Mobility and Flexibility

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided

Time Management Skills

• Must have time management skills

Reading, Writing, and Calculation Abilities

• Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations

Finger Dexterity

• Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times

Bending, Reaching, Walking

• Bending, reaching, walking

Carrying Heavy Loads

• Carries trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• Lifts up to 50 pounds

Dish and Cleaning Chemicals Exposure

• Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals

About Perkins

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. At Perkins, we’re always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins’ iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. 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.

Be a Part of Our Success

Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

Contact Information

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.

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