Restaurant Line Cook

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Salina is seeking dedicated Cook(s) to join their team. The role involves preparing menu items, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. With competitive wages and flexible hours, this position offers a supportive environment focused on employee growth and satisfaction.

Benefits

Free Employee Meals

Flexible hours & schedules

Referral bonus

Yearly anniversary checks

Qualifications

• Responsible for maintaining food costs and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Prepares menu items according to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cooking items and maintains cleanliness of kitchen.
• Controls food cost and ensures products are accurately portioned.

Skills

Food Safety

Cooking

Personal Hygiene

Job description

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Cook(s) for our Perkins Restaurant in Salina.

Stop in any time to apply at:
3050 Riffel Dr. - Salina

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 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, along with 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, following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Controls food cost
• Ensures products are accurately portioned and 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.
• Practices '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, proposing alternative solutions.
• Assists team members as needed, including prepping items, helping with dishwashing and restocking, and assisting front of house staff with cleanliness and guest service.

Disclaimer: This position description is not exhaustive and may include other duties as required. It reflects the principal job elements essential for performance, employee development, and compensation decisions.