Restaurant Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive ownership

Flexible hours & schedules

Free Employee Meals

Yearly anniversary checks

Referral bonus for great employees

Job summary

A local restaurant in Waterloo is seeking Cooks to prepare menu items while ensuring the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting team members. Ideal candidates should possess cooking skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive wages and flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a kitchen environment.
• Able to follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Good communication skills with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to company standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and prep areas.
• Communicates with managers regarding any deficiencies.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Cooking skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Overview

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

Stop in any time to apply at: 4045 Hammond Ave. - Waterloo

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*

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.