Line Cook

Perkins Restaurants; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Cook, where you'll prepare delicious menu items and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and competitive pay.

Benefits

Educational Assistance with DeVry University

Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive

Daily Pay

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Flexible Schedule

Employee Discount Program

Development Pathway for career growth

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sanitation

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

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• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with 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
• 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 81 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 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!

Position Description

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Additionally, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and maintain a quality work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Report to work well-groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene at all times.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment, along with preparation and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products on the cooking line.
• Have sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicate 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 a high level of mobility and flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess a 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