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Restaurant and Bakery Server

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $9.75 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career growth opportunities
training programs

Job Description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, established in 1958, is a well-known family-friendly dining establishment operating over 290 restaurants across 32 states in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces. The company is a mix of 85 company-owned and operated locations alongside 205 franchised units. Known for its diverse and moderately priced menu selections including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, Perkins has earned a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace. The restaurants are attractively designed and recently remodeled to ensure operational efficiency and maximize guest satisfaction, making them a dining favorite for a broad demographic. The longevity and continuing success of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ability to stand and walk for extended periods up to 8 hours
  • able to see clearly at close and distant ranges
  • basic communication skills
  • flexibility to work irregular hours and under stress
  • physical ability to bend, reach, walk, and carry trays weighing up to 50 pounds
  • basic math and writing skills
  • ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
  • maintain good personal grooming and uniform standards

Job Qualifications

  • No prior experience required
  • basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training
  • ability to communicate clearly
  • ability to perform basic arithmetic
  • time management skills
  • ability to operate POS equipment
  • good personal hygiene
  • positive and friendly attitude
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • demonstrate genuine hospitality
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Duties

  • Guest interactions
  • reports to work well-groomed in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene
  • greets guests courteously upon seating
  • welcomes guests with non-scripted greetings
  • offers menu suggestions using acquired knowledge
  • delivers hot food promptly and checks orders for accuracy
  • provides genuine hospitality and actively engages guests with concerns
  • maintains cleanliness of tables, stations, and common dining areas
  • attends to guest needs and requests
  • maintains dining area by pre-bussing and detailing
  • performs side work during downtime such as rolling silverware and restocking
  • executes service cycle and team responsibilities
  • communicates product or service deficiencies to management
  • processes orders using POS equipment
  • anticipates and corrects system breakdowns
  • assists team members by maintaining service stations and restocking
  • cleans mirrors and artifacts
  • runs food to ensure hot meals are served hot
  • maintains cleanliness of dining room and pantry

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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