Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Riverpoint Family Rest, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 21,311 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation/Sick Time Benefits

Discounted Tuition

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain is looking for a Cook to prepare menu items according to company policies, ensuring guest satisfaction while maintaining kitchen standards. Responsibilities include cooking, stocking, and communicating with the team about safety and quality. Ideal candidates should possess basic culinary skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure. The hourly compensation ranges from $15.47 to $18.00, alongside various benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards and guest requests.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure food safety.
• Communicate issues with the Manager on Duty and coworkers.

Skills

Sanitation

Customer service

Communication

Job description

About Perkins®

Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 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.

Position Summary

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards, and for maximizing guest satisfaction and a quality work environment under the direction of the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Report to work well-groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment and 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 risk factors known to cause 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/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under high 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″ wide.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.

Compensation

$15.47 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, Vacation/Sick Time Benefits, Travel Accident Insurance
• Discounted Tuition, Waived Application Fee, Deferred Tuition, Complimentary Course, & More!