Restaurant Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook, where you will prepare delicious menu items and maintain a clean kitchen environment. This role is vital for ensuring guest satisfaction and upholding food safety standards. You will work in a supportive atmosphere that values family and offers flexible hours, competitive wages, and opportunities for career advancement. If you have a passion for cooking and want to be part of a team that prioritizes quality and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Employee Meals

Flexible Hours

Career Advancement Opportunities

Referral Bonus

Closed on Christmas Day

Yearly Anniversary Checks

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare menu items according to standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen cleanliness practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Control food costs and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Cleanliness

Food Safety

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is now hiring Cooks for our Perkins Restaurant in Ankeny.

Stop in any time to apply at:
714 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 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 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 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.