Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Competitive Wages

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation Time

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) Savings Plan

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A food service management company is seeking a passionate Line Cook to prepare and cook food to high standards. The role involves ensuring menu items are prepared according to recipes, maintaining food presentation, and adhering to sanitation practices. Ideal candidates possess the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and prior experience is preferred but not mandatory. Join a team where cooking is serious but delicious business.

Qualifications

• Prior line cook experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Ensures food presentation meets standards and is appealing to guests.
• Monitors inventory and advises when additional prep work is needed.
• Communicates effectively regarding ticket times, service problems, and other issues.
• Maintains a clean and stocked work area, adhering to proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team-oriented

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Weekly Pay: Get your earnings on a weekly basis.
• Competitive Wages: Earn more while doing what you love.
• Meal Discounts: Enjoy delicious food on and off the clock!
• Paid Vacation Time: Take a well-deserved break.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work-life balance is important to us.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Start saving for your future, with a company match.
• Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career with us.

Company Overview

Perkins' commitment to quality and innovation began in 1958 when Matt and Ivan Perkins opened their first pancake house in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today's Perkins still serves pancakes and excels at breakfast fare. However, our restaurants also offer some 100 breakfast, lunch, and dinner items with signature dishes including specialty omelets, melt sandwiches, hearty entrees, and salads. The most iconic piece of Perkins is, you guessed it, our pie!

At Perkins, we take great pride in our service, experience, and feeding folks what they like. It’s the cornerstone of our company and the thing that keeps us going after all these years. With nearly 300 company-owned and franchised locations in 32 states and two Canadian provinces, we’re proud of how far we’ve come. Perkins American Food Co. is franchised by JDK Management Company - a family of hospitality and service companies since 1982.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Line Cook who is passionate about preparing and cooking food for our guests to Perkins standards. You’ll help provide each guest with an awesome dining experience through your passion and commitment to preparing quality food at its best.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Ensures food presentation meets standards and is appealing to guests
• Monitors inventory and advises when additional prep work is needed
• Communicates effectively with others regarding ticket times, potential service problems, and other issues as they arise
• Maintains a clean and stocked work area, adhering to proper food handling and sanitation practices
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior line cook experience is preferred, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods

Apply now and become a part of the team where pancakes are serious but delicious business!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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