Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $7.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
free uniforms
Health Insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision Insurance
Wellness resources

Job Description

Founded in 1958, Perkins American Food Co. is a well-established restaurant chain operating 277 restaurants across 32 states in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces. This includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. Known for its diverse and moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery items, Perkins has become a dining favorite with a strong and respected reputation in the marketplace. The restaurants have been recently remodeled to improve operational efficiency and enhance guest satisfaction. The company prides itself on adapting to shifting consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while maintaining the homestyle goodness... 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 possess a high level of coordination
  • must lift and carry serving trays weighing 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 clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene
  • greets all guests in a kind, courteous and respectable way
  • accountable for proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards and all things related to the payment of guest checks
  • takes verbal drink and meal orders according to guest preference
  • serves high quality food and checks all orders to ensure they are complete, prepared as ordered, portioned correctly and attractive in appearance
  • monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
  • maintains cleanliness of work station and pantry
  • performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to rolling silverware, restocking condiment holders, cleaning work areas
  • executes the service cycle and team responsibilities at all times
  • maintains sufficient knowledge of the menu to execute suggestive selling with all guests
  • writes guest check and/or operates POS equipment pursuant to company policies
  • anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
  • communicates with managers and co-workers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location