Prep Cook

Perkins American Food Co.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family restaurant as a Prep Cook, where you'll ensure meals are prepared to perfection in a dynamic kitchen. Contribute to guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food quality. Grow your career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and individual strengths.

Qualifications

• Prior prep cook experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooking items according to recipes and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and prep areas.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure shelf life.

Skills

Team-oriented

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

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At Perkins American Food Co., our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. You'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals extraordinary. Perkins has experienced years of success by ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company with a proven track record of success, an unmatched commitment to its employees, and industry-leading benefits, you are in the right place! We respect talent, creativity, and individual differences, bringing our greatest strengths together to succeed as a team. If career growth is your goal, we offer that too!

Summary of Position

As a Prep Cook, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring your team has the ingredients and products needed to deliver meals to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooking items according to recipes and procedures.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen equipment, along with preparation and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
• Ensure products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilize FIFO (first in, first out) standards when preparing items.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas.
• Assist dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.

Qualifications

• Prior prep cook experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods.

Disclaimer

This position description is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It reflects the essential job elements for performance, development, and compensation decisions. Other duties may be performed as required. EOE.

Compensation: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Company Background

Founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins American Food Co. has become a leading family restaurant across the nation. We pride ourselves on friendly service and classic comfort dishes at great prices. Our menu includes breakfast all day, hearty steak plates, juicy burgers, and a wide variety of handcrafted handhelds, soups, and salads. Our iconic pie is a customer favorite.

With nearly 300 locations in 32 states and two Canadian provinces, Perkins has grown significantly. Perkins American Food Co. is franchised by JDK Management Company, a family of hospitality and service companies since 1982.

Join Our Success

Perkins has achieved years of success by ensuring 100% guest satisfaction. If you're looking to grow with a proven company that values its employees and industry excellence, this is the place for you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated. Your application goes directly to the franchisee, who makes all hiring decisions. All employment inquiries should be directed to the franchise location, not Perkins Corporate.