Cook

Perkins American Food Co.; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance with DeVry University

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Flexible Schedule

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Perkins American Food Co. in Port Charlotte, Florida is looking for a Cook responsible for preparing menu items according to company standards. The ideal candidate will ensure maximum guest satisfaction and maintain a quality work environment.

Responsibilities include using and maintaining kitchen equipment, cooking menu items, and adhering to food safety practices. The position offers various benefits, including competitive pay, health benefits, and educational assistance.

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 and in proper uniform.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment.
• Stock and rotate products on cooking line.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest request.

Skills

Sanitation skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Job description

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 has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.

Position Description

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

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

Responsibilities

• Report to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products on 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 request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne 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 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.

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.