
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Health Insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Tuition Assistance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a well-established and beloved restaurant chain that has been serving customers since 1958. With a presence across 32 states in the US and four Canadian provinces, Perkins operates a total of 324 restaurants, consisting of 81 company-owned and 234 franchised units. Known for its homestyle food and personalized customer service, Perkins has built a strong reputation for offering delicious meals at great value. The company prides itself on a rich history of exceptional guest satisfaction and a commitment to its employees, making it a preferred employer in the restaurant industry. The culture at Perkins encourages growth, development, and career advancement, supported by extensive training programs and employee benefits.
The position of Cook at Perkins involves preparing menu items according to company policies, programs, procedures, and performance standards. This role is essential to the food preparation process, ensuring that dishes meet quality requirements and safety standards to maximize guest satisfaction. Cooks work closely under the direction of Kitchen Managers or Managers on Duty to maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant kitchen environment. The role requires high standards of personal hygiene, proper uniforms, and an understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen equipment, stocking inventory, and monitoring food temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses. This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to work under pressure, especially during high-demand periods. Being part of Perkins means not just preparing food, but contributing to a team that strives for operational excellence and extraordinary guest experiences. Perkins supports its team members through competitive pay, a variety of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and many other perks such as employee discounts and flexible scheduling. The company also offers educational assistance and opportunities for advancement that encourage employees to grow their careers within the organization. If you are motivated, enjoy teamwork, and want to be part of a company with a proven track record and a commitment to its people, Perkins provides a rewarding and steady career path in the culinary and hospitality field.
The position of Cook at Perkins involves preparing menu items according to company policies, programs, procedures, and performance standards. This role is essential to the food preparation process, ensuring that dishes meet quality requirements and safety standards to maximize guest satisfaction. Cooks work closely under the direction of Kitchen Managers or Managers on Duty to maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant kitchen environment. The role requires high standards of personal hygiene, proper uniforms, and an understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen equipment, stocking inventory, and monitoring food temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses. This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to work under pressure, especially during high-demand periods. Being part of Perkins means not just preparing food, but contributing to a team that strives for operational excellence and extraordinary guest experiences. Perkins supports its team members through competitive pay, a variety of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and many other perks such as employee discounts and flexible scheduling. The company also offers educational assistance and opportunities for advancement that encourage employees to grow their careers within the organization. If you are motivated, enjoy teamwork, and want to be part of a company with a proven track record and a commitment to its people, Perkins provides a rewarding and steady career path in the culinary and hospitality field.
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
- Must be able to fit through an opening 30 inches wide
- 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 a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene
- Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas
- Stocks and rotates products on cooking line
- Has sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards
- Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and food safety and sanitation procedures
- Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
- Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
- Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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