Lead Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Perkins Restaurant & Bakery as a Cook, where you will create delicious homestyle meals and work with a passionate team focused on guest satisfaction. This role involves managing kitchen operations, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring food quality while enjoying a range of benefits including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation and customer service (training provided).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot/cold conditions and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sanitation

Customer service

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• 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 us!! Join Our Team at 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.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

Benefits & Perks:

• 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!