Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Perkins; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a well-respected restaurant where you can make every meal memorable! This role focuses on preparing delicious menu items while ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. You'll be part of a family-oriented environment that values creativity and individual strengths. With a commitment to guest satisfaction and a supportive team, this position offers opportunities for growth and development. If you have a passion for food and service, and are ready to contribute to a positive dining experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through quality food preparation and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. You will be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins, we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company that has a proven track record of success and an unmatched commitment to their employees, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity, and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for, we got that too!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• Prepares cooking items.
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform, and 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 requests within company standards and follows 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, 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 the dining room.
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to see at a distance (20 feet), at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes, and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, and cold.
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
• Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
• Must have time management skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
• Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop, and operate equipment.
• Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
• Bending, reaching, and walking.
• Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty regarding specific procedures and assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

None.

COMPENSATION

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.