Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

educational assistance
competitive pay
Daily Pay Option
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
flexible schedule
meal discounts
Employee Discount Program
Career development pathway
Service award incentive

Job Description

Perkins Restaurants, founded in 1958, is a well-established chain of family-friendly restaurants operating 324 locations across 32 states in the U.S. and four Canadian provinces. With a mix of company-owned and franchised units, Perkins has built a strong reputation for delivering homestyle meals coupled with excellent personalized service to its guests. The company prides itself on maintaining a consistent record of 100% guest satisfaction, ensuring a welcoming environment and quality dining experience for all visitors. Known for a warm and inviting atmosphere, Perkins blends tradition and innovation to provide affordable, delicious food that appeals to a wide demographic, making it a preferred destination for families, casual diners, and breakfast enthusiasts. Perkins emphasizes growth opportunities and employee development, supported by training programs and a clear pathway for career advancement within the organization. The company’s committed workforce is supported by a comprehensive benefits package aimed at fostering a positive work environment and rewarding staff contributions. Employment with Perkins offers competitive pay alongside a variety of perks to enhance the overall employee experience, including educational assistance, flexible schedules, and various incentive programs.

The available Baker position at Perkins is a crucial part of the restaurant team, responsible for preparing a wide array of baked goods to the company’s exacting standards. This role entails making pies, muffins, cookies, quiche, meatloaf, ribs, and other items that require baking in the oven, ensuring that all products are delicious and visually appealing. Bakers at Perkins operate ovens, adjust temperatures, measure and mix ingredients, and maintain cleanliness and organization within kitchen stations. They also oversee food safety by monitoring temperatures and performing regular quality checks such as tasting and smelling to ensure that items meet the required doneness and presentation standards. The position demands a high level of attention to detail, proficiency in handling kitchen equipment, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak business periods, where additional responsibilities may include working on steam kettles and grill lines. Physical stamina is essential, as the job involves standing for extended periods, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending and reaching within a fast-paced environment. This role supports the overall success of Perkins by providing reliable and high-quality baked food offerings that align with the company’s mission to offer delicious home-style meals and excellent service. Joining Perkins as a Baker means becoming part of a team dedicated to quality and growth, backed by benefits such as educational assistance through DeVry University with a complimentary laptop, comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) retirement plans with company match, and employee discount programs. The company encourages individuals who value teamwork, quality cooking, and career development to apply and thrive in a supportive workplace that fosters personal and professional advancement.

Job Requirements

  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
  • must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
  • must possess high level of coordination
  • must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
  • requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
  • exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
  • requires continual standing and walking

Job Qualifications

  • Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
  • must be able to communicate clearly

Job Duties

  • Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene
  • makes and prepares all food items that are baked in oven including but not limited to pies, muffins, cookies, quiche, meatloaf and ribs
  • adjusts controls to regulate temperature of ovens
  • monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
  • measures ingredients for bakery goods using measuring cups and spoons and mixes by hand or with electric mixer
  • cuts dough into uniform portions with knife or divider
  • molds dough into loaves or desired shapes
  • places shaped dough onto greased sheets or in floured pans
  • prepares meats or baked foods according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
  • observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing for stage of doneness
  • serves high quality food and ensures items are complete, prepared as required and attractive in appearance
  • during peak business will be required to work on steam kettles and the grill line
  • maintains cleanliness of kitchen stations and work areas and must be able to manage time effectively

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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