Line Cook

Perkins Restaurants; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prides itself on delivering homestyle goodness and exceptional guest satisfaction. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in preparing delicious menu items while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values family and teamwork. With competitive wages, structured training, and a career path that rewards your advancement, this is your chance to be part of a successful dining experience that has delighted guests for decades.

Benefits

Free Employee Meals

Family Discounts

Yearly Anniversary Checks

Structured Training Program

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Control food costs and ensure quality of meals.

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Safety

Hygiene Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, is now hiring Cooks for our Perkins Restaurant in Loveland.

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Benefits of working for us include:

1. Supportive ownership that believes in family
2. Closed on Christmas Day
3. Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment
4. Free Employee Meals and family discounts
5. Competitive wages for your experience
6. Paychecks delivered weekly
7. Structured training program for all positions
8. Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
9. Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company

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

• Prepares cooking items
• Reports to work well-groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene at all times
• 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 request within company standards, following food safety and sanitation procedures
• Controls food cost
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes
• Utilizes FIFO (First In, First Out) standards when preparing items
• 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, safety problems, etc.
• Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration
• 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 dining room
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff

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 an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. The incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive, recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.

The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery are largely attributed to the concept’s ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering homestyle goodness that guests crave. Perkins continually updates its menu with fresh, flavorful, and innovative items that complement its iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on the menu for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on the service and experience we provide, which remains a hallmark of our brand.

Be a Part of Our Success

Perkins has experienced years of success by 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, an unmatched commitment to its employees, and employs the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

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, not to Perkins Corporate.