Restaurant & Bakery Baker

Job Summary

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.

About the Role

Join a team that is committed to providing exceptional service and quality food. As a Baker at Perkins, you will prepare bakery items according to Perkins standards and specifications, set up and maintain display cases, and ensure high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items according to Perkins standards and specifications.
• Label and date all trays of baked items.
• Observe proper food storage procedures.
• Set up and maintain the display cases.
• Use proper merchandising display techniques.
• Work with Host and Cashier to set up samples, holiday packaging and merchandising.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures in the kitchen, walk-ins and dry storage areas.
• Keep bakery prep and storage areas clean and organized.
• Clean and sanitize bakery cases and display items.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas.
• Control Food Cost
• Ensure products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilize FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
• Conduct line sweeps throughout the shift.
• Communicate with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems.
• Propose alternative solutions for consideration.
• Assist Team Members
• Prep items according to recipes and procedures.
• Assist dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
• Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of bakery cases.
• Provide guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.
• Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
• Must have time management skills.
• Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
• Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
• 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.
• Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and health department standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills.
• Time management skills.
• Physical stamina.
• Food safety knowledge.

Benefits

At Perkins, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on business needs.