Restaurant Line Cook

Ascent Hospitality Management; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant where you can showcase your culinary skills as a Cook. In this role, you'll prepare menu items according to high standards while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. You'll be part of a supportive team that values family and offers flexible hours, structured training, and competitive wages. With a career path that rewards your growth, this is an exciting opportunity to advance in the culinary field while enjoying free meals and a welcoming atmosphere. If you're passionate about food and guest satisfaction, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Supportive Ownership

Closed on Christmas Day

Yearly Anniversary Checks

Free Employee Meals

Flexible Hours

Structured Training Program

Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen cleanliness is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to company standards and guest requests.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and ensure food safety compliance.
• Assist team members and communicate effectively with front of house staff.

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Cleanliness

Food Safety Standards

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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

Stop in any time to apply at:
2205 E. 6th St. - Brookings

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
• Assists 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.