Cook

Ascent Hospitality Management; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality management company as a Cook, where you will prepare menu items and ensure guest satisfaction. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including health insurance and educational assistance. This role requires good hygiene, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Educational Assistance

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Schedule

Employee Discount Program

Development Pathway

Daily Pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety.

Skills

Sanitation

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!

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 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 employees 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:

• Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene at all times.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stocks and rotates products on the 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 requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the risk of foodborne 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:

• High level of mobility/flexibility required.
• Ability to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• High level of coordination.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Ability to fit through an opening 30” wide.
• Frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.
• Continual standing and walking.

This job description is not exhaustive and may include other responsibilities as required.