Bakery & Restaurant Prep Cook — Craft Fresh Menu Items

perkins-careers; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare menu items, maintain cleanliness, and support both kitchen and front-of-house staff on a busy line. You’ll follow recipes, manage portions, and ensure food safety standards are met.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and maintaining a tidy workspace while assisting with dishwashing and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare menu items, maintain cleanliness, and support both kitchen and front-of-house staff on a busy line. You’ll follow recipes, manage portions, and ensure food safety standards are met.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and maintaining a tidy workspace while assisting with dishwashing and stock rotation.