Cook Job at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (Laramie)

Job Description

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!

Job Responsibility

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
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

Requirements

Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards
Must be able to communicate clearly
Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
Must have time management skills
Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment
Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
Bending, reaching, walking
Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training
None (Experience Required)

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
401k, Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, Vacation/Sick Time Benefits, Travel Accident Insurance
Discounted Tuition, Waived Application Fee, Deferred Tuition, Complimentary Course, & More!

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