Kitchen Leader

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Kitchen Leader, where you will oversee kitchen operations and staff to ensure guest satisfaction. This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous benefits, including educational assistance and health coverage.

Benefits

Educational Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible Schedule

Employee Discount Program

Development Pathway

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service.
• Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen staff to meet daily goals and tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor food temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Skills

Sanitation

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University, including a 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
• Earn 3 College Credit hours for completing manager training****

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 324 restaurants across 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery remains committed to providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at great value.

Perkins has achieved success by ensuring 100% guest satisfaction. If you want to work and grow with a company that has a proven track record and values its employees, you are in the right place!

Position Description

As a Kitchen Leader, you will oversee kitchen staff to meet daily goals and tasks, ensuring guest satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Work cooperatively with the Kitchen Manager to keep expenses within budget and suggest operational improvements.
2. Keep General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of issues and propose solutions.
3. Maintain a clean and safe environment.
4. Monitor food temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
5. Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
6. Coordinate with vendors for supplies and equipment.
7. Conduct kitchen walk-throughs and temperature checks.
8. Assist in ordering and receiving supplies, and oversee stocking.
9. Perform all kitchen functions and assist as needed.

Qualifications:

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service, taught in-house.
• Clear communication skills.

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:

• High mobility and flexibility.
• Ability to work irregular hours under stress during peak times.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate activities.
• High coordination skills.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Navigate through openings at least 30” wide.
• Frequent reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.
• Continuous standing and walking.

Benefits & Perks:

Details provided in the original description.

Disclaimer

This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may perform other duties as required.