Cook Nights

Perkins American Food Co.; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated cooks for evening shifts. This role involves preparing delicious meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. With a focus on guest satisfaction, you'll be part of a team that values quality and service. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a range of benefits including educational assistance and health coverage. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about cooking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Educational Assistance with DeVry University

Daily Pay

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Schedule

Meal Discounts

Employee Discount Program

Development Pathway for Career Growth

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation and safety through in-house training.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sanitation

Customer Service

Cooking Skills

Food Safety

Education

In-house Training

Job description

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We are looking for COOKS - Dinner/Nights/Weekends 4pm-1am Availability

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 85 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 Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities:

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

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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