Line Cook — Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay, Career Growth

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive ownership

Closed on Christmas

Anniversary checks

Free meals

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Training program

Referral bonus

Career advancement

Family discounts

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant in Salina, KS is hiring cooks to join our kitchen team. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes, and help maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

We offer a supportive work environment with flexible hours, weekly pay, and a structured training program designed to promote from within. Experience is welcomed, and opportunity for advancement is available.

Join a family-friendly team and contribute to a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cooking Items
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person 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 ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
• Maintains Cleanliness
• 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
• 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 Salina, KS is hiring cooks to join our kitchen team. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes, and help maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

We offer a supportive work environment with flexible hours, weekly pay, and a structured training program designed to promote from within. Experience is welcomed, and opportunity for advancement is available.

Join a family-friendly team and contribute to a positive guest experience.