Restaurant Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - CyHawk Hospitality Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is seeking dedicated Cooks to join their team in downtown Sioux City. This role involves preparing delicious menu items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to guest satisfaction. With supportive ownership and a structured training program, this position offers a great opportunity for career advancement and personal growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a team, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Supportive ownership

Closed on Christmas Day

Free Employee Meals

Competitive wages

Flexible hours & schedules

Structured training program

Referral bonus

Yearly anniversary checks

Career path rewards

Qualifications

• 3 years of cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of recipes and food safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to company standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and follows safety procedures.
• Controls food costs and ensures product quality.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Personal hygiene

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, is now hiring Cooks for all shifts, including evenings and overnight shifts for our Perkins Restaurant in downtown Sioux City. Friday and Saturday nights are required and pay depends on experience. 3 years of cooking experience is preferred.

Stop in any time to apply at:

501 Gordon Drive | Downtown Sioux City

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 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, equipment, and 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

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.