Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Perkins; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant where you can make every meal special! As a member of the kitchen team, you'll prepare delicious menu items and ensure guest satisfaction while working in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to grow with a company that values creativity and teamwork. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to memorable dining experiences. With a commitment to employee success and a focus on quality, you'll thrive in a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic skills can be taught through in-house training.
• No prior experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper hygiene in the kitchen.
• Control food costs and ensure quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Sanitation

Safety Procedures

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 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 something extraordinary. At Perkins, we have 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 have 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 cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

1. Prepares cooking items.
2. Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene.
3. Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
4. Stocks and rotates products on the line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
5. Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.
6. Prepares prep items according to guest requests within company standards and follows food safety and sanitation procedures.
7. Controls food costs.
8. Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
9. Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
10. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas.
11. Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage.
12. Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift.
13. “Cleans as you go” throughout the shift.
14. Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards.
15. Cleans all equipment on the line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
16. Anticipates, identifies, and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
17. Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies and equipment safety problems.
18. Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
19. Assists team members and provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
2. 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.
3. Must be able to communicate clearly.
4. Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, and cold.
5. Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
6. Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
7. Must have time management skills.
8. Must be able to read, write, and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
9. Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop, and operate equipment.
10. Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide.
11. Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
12. Bending, reaching, walking, and carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
13. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
14. 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

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.