Restaurant Line Cook - Nights and Overnights

Ascent Hospitality Management; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Omaha is seeking dedicated Cooks for evening and overnight shifts. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Join a supportive team with competitive wages and flexible hours.

Benefits

Free Employee Meals

Flexible hours & schedules

Referral bonus

Yearly anniversary checks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recipes and menu items.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to company standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and prep areas.
• Controls food costs and ensures accurate portioning.

Skills

Food Safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Job description

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring Cooks for our Perkins Restaurant in Omaha for the evening and overnight shifts. Reliable transportation is required.

Stop in any time to apply at:

2545 Abbott Plaza - Omaha

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 request within company standards, following food safety and sanitation procedures
• Controls food costs
• 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 and proposes alternative solutions for consideration
• Assists team members in preparing 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 to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It aims to accurately reflect the principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. The incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.