Cook

Ascent Hospitality Management; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality management company as a Cook, where you will prepare delicious menu items, ensure guest satisfaction, and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation. Enjoy a flexible schedule and numerous benefits while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Educational Assistance with DeVry University

Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive

Daily Pay

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company match

All you can eat pancakes

Development Pathway

Qualifications

• Basic skills taught through in-house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards.
• Monitor food temperatures to reduce foodborne illness risk.
• Communicate with the Manager on Duty regarding deficiencies.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation

Safety

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Be a Part of Our Success!

Benefits & Perks:

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with a 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 Credits hours for completing manager training****

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.

Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees, and employs the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

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 by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities:

• Report to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene at all times.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products on the cooking line.
• Have sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicate 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 a high level of mobility and flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess a 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.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It aims to accurately reflect the principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. The employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.