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Kitchen Leader

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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
Service award incentive
Daily Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Flexible Schedule
meal discounts
Employee Discount Program
Career Development

Job Description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, founded in 1958, is a well-established and respected name in the American dining industry, known for its wide range of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings. Operating 277 restaurants across 32 states in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces, Perkins combines 81 company-owned establishments with 196 franchised units. The company prides itself on delivering personalized service and homestyle food at great value while consistently maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction. Known for its adaptability, Perkins updates its menu regularly with fresh, innovative items while preserving long-time favorite dishes that have delighted guests for over 30 years.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
  • Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Must possess a 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" 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

  • Works cooperatively with Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits
  • identifies and communicates ways to improve and streamline operation
  • Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration
  • Maintains a clean and safe facility
  • Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
  • Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
  • Ensures clear communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies
  • Completes walk-through and temperature checks in the kitchen
  • Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor and restaurant supplies
  • Assists in receiving deliveries and checks paperwork to ensure receipt of items
  • Provides direction to staff for stocking items
  • Performs and is able to assist in all functions for kitchen operations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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