Line Cook — Flexible Hours & Weekly Pay

Perkins; Independence (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free employee meals

Family discounts

Flexible hours

Structured training program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant in Independence, Alabama is hiring a Cook to prepare menu items and maintain kitchen operations according to company standards. You will help control costs and uphold food safety, sanitation, and quality throughout shifts.

The role offers weekly pay, flexible hours, employee meals, and a structured training program within a family‑owned environment. Apply directly at the franchise location for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cooking Items
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good personal hygiene
• 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 and 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
• 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
• Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff

Job description

Perkins Restaurant in Independence, Alabama is hiring a Cook to prepare menu items and maintain kitchen operations according to company standards. You will help control costs and uphold food safety, sanitation, and quality throughout shifts.

The role offers weekly pay, flexible hours, employee meals, and a structured training program within a family‑owned environment. Apply directly at the franchise location for consideration.