Restaurant Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Ankeny is hiring a Cook to prepare menu items in line with company standards and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will support food safety, cost control, and teamwork under the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities include cooking, portion control, stocking, and assisting with front-of-house cleanliness and guest service to ensure a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cooking Items
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and prep areas
• Uses and cleans kitchen equipment
• Stocks and rotates products on line
• Maintains knowledge of recipes and portioning
• Preps items per recipes and food safety standards
• Assists with daily kitchen operations
• Supports front of house cleanliness and guest service

Job description

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Cooks for our Perkins Restaurant in Ankeny.

Stop in any time to apply at:

714 SE Oralabor Rd. - Ankeny

Benefits of working for us include:

• 1. Supportive ownership that believes in family
• 2. Closed on Christmas Day
• 3. Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment*
• 4. Free Employee Meals and family discounts*
• 5. Competitive wages for your experience
• 6. Paychecks delivered weekly
• 7. Flexible hours & schedules
• 8. Structured training program for all positions
• 9. Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
• 10. Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company*Ask manager for details

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 at all times practices good person 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
• Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
• Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

Disclaimer

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle 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.