Line Cook: Growth, Team & Great Dishes

Perkins American Food Co.; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 15,153 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is seeking a Kitchen Prep/Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare menu items according to company policies, maintain cleanliness, manage food costs, and help ensure guest satisfaction on every shift.

Responsibilities include cooking, portioning, using and cleaning equipment, stocking, following recipes, and maintaining food safety standards. Excellent teamwork and adherence to safety procedures are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.
• Experience Required: None

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 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
• Assists 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 & Bakery is seeking a Kitchen Prep/Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare menu items according to company policies, maintain cleanliness, manage food costs, and help ensure guest satisfaction on every shift.

Responsibilities include cooking, portioning, using and cleaning equipment, stocking, following recipes, and maintaining food safety standards. Excellent teamwork and adherence to safety procedures are essential for success.