Cook at Perkins Restaurant

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Dwight's of SC, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a beloved restaurant where you will play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences. As a key kitchen team member, you'll prepare delicious menu items, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and ensure food safety protocols are followed. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth within a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you’re passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect place for you to thrive and develop your skills while making a difference in guests' lives every day.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through training.
• No prior experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items while maintaining food costs and cleanliness.
• Assist team members and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. You'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins, we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company that has a proven track record of success and an unmatched commitment to their employees, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity, and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for, we got that too!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

1. Prepares Cooking Items

Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene.

Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.

Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.

Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.

Prepares prep items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.

2. Controls Food Cost

Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.

Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.

3. Maintains Cleanliness

Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas.

Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage.

Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift.

“Clean as you go” throughout the shift.

Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards.

Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty.

Anticipates, identifies, and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.

Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, and safety problems.

Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.

4. Assists Team Members

Preps items according to recipes and procedures.

Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.

Assists front of house staff with cleanliness of the dining room.

Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
2. Must be able to see at a distance (20 feet), at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes, and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
3. Must be able to communicate clearly.
4. Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, and cold.
5. Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
6. Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
7. Must have time management skills.
8. Must be able to read, write, and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
9. Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop, and operate equipment.
10. Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide.
11. Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
12. Bending, reaching, walking.
13. Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
14. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
15. Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

None.

Disclaimer

This position 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 incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.