Cook

Perkins American Food Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance with DeVry University

Competitive pay with service award incentive

Daily Pay availability

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedule

Employee discount program

Job summary

Perkins American Food Co. is seeking a Cook in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The position involves preparing menu items in accordance with company standards and ensuring guest satisfaction. You'll be responsible for cooking, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.

A successful candidate will have basic culinary skills and be able to communicate effectively. Full health benefits and educational assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Report to work well groomed, in uniform, and practice good personal hygiene.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest request within company standards.
• Monitor food temperatures during hot and cold handling.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation

Safety

Job description

Position Description

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stocks and rotates products on cooking line.
• Has sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
• Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in‑house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess high level of coordination.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.

Benefits & Perks

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop.
• Immediate family members are also eligible.
• Competitive pay with service award incentive.
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Flexible schedule.
• All‑you‑can‑eat pancakes + meal discounts.
• Employee discount program.
• Development pathway: step‑by‑step process to grow your career.
• 3 college credit hours for completing manager training.