Cook

Perkins Restaurants; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking passionate Cooks to create delicious homestyle comfort food. This entry-level position offers comprehensive health benefits and career development opportunities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, well-groomed, and ready to cook.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment and storage areas.
• Work all cooking stations, following recipes and company standards.

Skills

Sanitation

Customer Service

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $18.00/hr

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
  
  

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.

Benefits & Perks

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• 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.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 277 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins American Food Co. is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.

The longevity and success of Perkins American Food Co. is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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