Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Cook to join their team in Spearfish. In this role, you will prepare delicious menu items while ensuring the kitchen meets cleanliness and safety standards. This position offers a chance to grow within a company that values its employees and emphasizes guest satisfaction. If you’re passionate about cooking and eager to contribute to a team-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a respected brand known for its commitment to quality and service, and help create memorable dining experiences for guests every day.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through training.
• No prior experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Control food costs and ensure guest satisfaction through quality food preparation.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Restaurant & Bakery Cook Spearfish - 3834

Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Full Time • Spearfish - 3834

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, unmatched commitment to their employees, and employs the best in the industry, 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 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 at all times.
• 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 food products are 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 and equipment or safety problems.
• 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.

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, 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 as to the 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.

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.

The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept’s ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we’re always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful, and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins’ iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.

Perkins has 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, has an unmatched commitment to their employees, and employs the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.