Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Educational Assistance

Competitive Pay

Daily Pay

Health Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Free Pancakes & Meal Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career Development Pathway

Earn College Credits

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Lakeville seeks enthusiastic Cooks to join their team. You will create delicious meals in a fast-paced environment, while enjoying benefits like educational assistance and flexible scheduling. If you are reliable and love to cook, this opportunity offers a pathway for career development in a respected establishment.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service (training provided).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in hot/cold conditions, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, well-groomed, and ready to cook!
• Maintain and clean all kitchen line equipment, prep, and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Work all cooking stations, following recipes and company standards.
• Safely handle food and maintain sanitation standards.
• Communicate with your team and manager about any equipment issues.

Skills

Sanitation skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Fire up your Culinary Career with Perkins!

Ready to cook up something special? Perkins is looking for passionate Cooks to help us deliver homestyle comfort food to our guests. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or looking to grow your kitchen skills, we have a place for you! Join a team that values great food, teamwork, and guest satisfaction, and be a part of a company with a long‑standing reputation for success.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Benefits & Perks

• Educational Assistance – Earn a degree through DeVry University with a complimentary laptop! Family members are eligible too!
• Competitive Pay – Plus a Service Award Incentive Program to reward your dedication
• Daily Pay – Get paid when you need it!
• Health Benefits – Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with our retirement savings plan
• Flexible Scheduling – We’ll work with your availability!
• Free Pancakes & Meal Discounts – Fuel up and enjoy a treat on us
• Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings on products and services
• Career Development Pathway – Learn, grow, and advance with us
• Earn College Credits – Complete our manager training for 3 college credits!

About Perkins

Since 1958, Perkins® has been a go‑to for classic American dishes and friendly service. With over 300 locations across the U.S. and Canada, we’re known for our homestyle meals, tasty baked goods, and our commitment to guest satisfaction. Come be part of our legacy!

Position Overview

As a Cook at Perkins, you’ll play a key role in creating delicious meals that bring our guests back again and again. You’ll work alongside an amazing team in a fast‑paced kitchen environment where every day is a chance to learn something new.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, well‑groomed, and ready to cook!
• Maintain and clean all kitchen line equipment, prep, and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Work all cooking stations, following recipes and company standards to cook and plate dishes just right.
• Safely handle food, maintaining sanitation standards to keep our kitchen safe.
• Communicate with your team and manager about any equipment issues or safety concerns.

Who You Are

• Enthusiastic about cooking and committed to providing excellent service
• Reliable and punctual with a team‑oriented mindset
• Able to handle the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment

Requirements

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service (training provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in hot/cold conditions, and stand for long periods

Join us at Perkins, where our guests feel at home, and you’ll feel like part of the family!

Disclaimer

This job 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 employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.