Cook Perkins Superior - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery : Job Details

Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve, and you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

• Prepares cooking items
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person hygiene.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
• Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
• Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
• Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
• Maintains cleanliness
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas.
• Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage
• Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift
• Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards
• Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.
• Assists team members
• Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils

• Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 - 3 feet.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
• Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
• Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
• Must be able to fit through openings 30 wide
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.

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This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Compensation: $14.50 - $17.50 per hour

The Perkins Restaurant and Bakeries in the Twin Ports Area are franchised and have been locally owned and operated in this area since 1962. The locations of the restaurants we operate are:

• London Road Duluth, MN
• West Michigan Street Duluth, MN
• East 2nd Street Superior, WI
• Big Lake Road Cloquet, MN
• Miller Hill Mall Duluth, MN

Below is some additional information regarding the entire brand of Perkins Restaurant and Bakeries.

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.

The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.