Line Cook

About Perkins®

Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards, and for maximizing guest satisfaction and a quality work environment under the direction of the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

• Report to work well-groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene.
• Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen line equipment and preparation and storage areas.
• Stock and rotate products on the cooking line.
• Have sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
• Cook and prepare menu items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce risk factors known to cause foodborne illness.
• Anticipate, identify and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

• Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under high stress/pressure during peak times.
• 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.

$15.47 - $18.00 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, Vacation/Sick Time Benefits, Travel Accident Insurance
• Discounted Tuition, Waived Application Fee, Deferred Tuition, Complimentary Course, & More!