Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A renowned dining establishment in Avon is seeking a motivated individual to prepare menu items according to established standards and maintain overall kitchen cleanliness. This role provides opportunities for personal growth and offers various shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring food quality and adhering to safety standards while cooperating with team members to maximize guest satisfaction. No previous experience is required, and basic skills will be taught through training.

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to company policies and performance standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and all areas.
• Assists front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room.
• Stocks and rotates products on line to meet shelf life standards.

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

We are flexible and have all shifts available, apply online or in person.

Must have some evening availability

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None

Disclaimer

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.