Cook

Perkins in Brainerd is hiring for a cook!

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards
• Performing all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty

Position activities and tasks:

• Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, plus preparation and storage areas
• Stocks and rotates products on cooking line
• Has sufficient knowledge of cooking stations, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards
• Cooks and prepares menu items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
• Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/services deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc

Physical requirements:

• Continuous standing and walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting and pulling
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depth of 2 1/2 - 3 ft.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
• Must be able to fit through openings 30" wide
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
• Lifting up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 30 feet

Supervision received:

• Receives direction and training from the Manager on Duty as to specific procedures and assignments

Knowledge and skill required:

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

Experience required:

• None

To apply: Please go to our website here and fill out the online application.