Server

Benefits

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University (complimentary laptop for employee; immediate family members also eligible)
• Competitive pay with service award incentive
• Daily Pay option (get paid daily)
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Flexible schedule
• All-you-can-eat pancakes plus meal discounts
• Employee discount program
• Development pathway with step-by-step career growth process
• 3 college credit hours for completing manager training

About the Company

Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is committed to providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value, ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit.

Responsibilities

• Report to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene
• Greet all guests in a kind, courteous, and respectable manner
• Handle cash, credit card information, gift cards, and guest check payments accurately
• Take verbal drink and meal orders according to guest preferences
• Serve high-quality food and verify all orders for completeness, correct preparation, portion size, and attractive appearance
• Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce foodborne illness risks
• Maintain cleanliness of work station and pantry
• Perform side work during shift downtime (e.g., rolling silverware, restocking condiments, cleaning work areas)
• Execute the service cycle and team responsibilities consistently
• Demonstrate sufficient menu knowledge to suggestively sell items to guests
• Write guest checks and/or operate POS equipment according to company policies
• Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to maximize guest satisfaction
• Communicate product/service deficiencies, equipment issues, and safety problems to managers and coworkers

Requirements

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service (taught through in-house training)
• Trustworthy and reliable in handling guest payments and operating the cash register
• Clear communication skills

Physical Requirements

• High level of mobility and flexibility
• Able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
• High level of coordination
• Ability to lift and carry serving trays weighing up to 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• Able to fit through a 30-inch-wide opening
• Frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors
• Continual standing and walking required