Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

educational assistance
competitive pay
Daily Pay
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) retirement savings
Flexible Schedule
meal discounts
Employee Discount Program
Development pathway
college credits

Job Description

Founded in 1958, Perkins is a well-established restaurant chain operating 277 restaurants across 32 states in the United States and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants along with 196 franchised units. Known for its diverse and moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, Perkins American Food Co. has become a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace. The chain prides itself on the quality of its food, homestyle service, and a commitment to guest satisfaction, which has powered its longevity and success in a highly competitive industry.
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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 a high level of coordination
  • must lift and carry serving trays weight up to 20 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
  • trustworthy
  • can be relied upon to deal with payment of guest checks and operate cash register
  • must be able to communicate clearly

Job Duties

  • Reports to work well groomed, in proper and clean uniform and practices good personal hygiene
  • uses greeting, seating, and waiting list procedures
  • accountable for proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards and all things related to the payment of guest checks
  • maintains cleanliness standards and stocks for the reception area and restrooms
  • accurately processes all guest checks with no cash overages or shortages
  • anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
  • provides assistance to pantry maintenance and pre-rush organization
  • provides assistance to all servers and bus persons in order to execute Perkins service standards
  • utilizes proper cash handling procedures to execute cash and non-cash transactions, counting change, security precautions, and cash accountability
  • ensures that the cash register and cash register area are stocked with all needed items
  • communicates with Manager on Duty and co-workers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
  • monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
  • has sufficient knowledge of menu to execute suggestive selling techniques with all guests
  • maintains cleanliness of bakery cases and restocks
  • has sufficient knowledge of bakery products to execute suggestive selling techniques and sampling programs with all guests
  • bags/boxes any products according to standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location