Cook

Perkins American Food Co.; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Perkins American Food Co. in Avon, Ohio is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare menu items, monitor food quality, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment according to company standards.

You will follow recipes, manage portioning, stock rotation, and work closely with the Kitchen Manager to support guest satisfaction. Evening availability and a flexible schedule are required; opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares cooking items according to recipes and standards.
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf‑life standards.
• Has knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time.
• Prepares prep items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety procedures.
• Controls food cost.
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilizes FIFO standards when preparing items.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas.
• Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage.
• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, and safety problems.
• Assists team members by prepping items according to recipes and procedures.
• Assists front‑of‑house staff with cleanliness of the dining room.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety

Customer service

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 practices good personal hygiene at all times.
• 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 requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Controls food cost.
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilizes FIFO (first in, first out) standards when preparing items.
• 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.
• Maintains a "clean as you go" attitude 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, and safety problems.
• Informs General Manager and Manager on Duty of problems or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
• Assists team members by prepping items according to recipes and procedures.
• Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assists front‑of‑house staff with cleanliness of the dining room.
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with 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 is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal 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.

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.