Lead Cook

Perkins Restaurants - Ames, IA

Ames, IA

251-500 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

As a Lead Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and following an established production schedule. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene.
• Maintains food and equipment inventories.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans all kitchen line equipment, 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. Ensures all food safety regulations are followed.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with the Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies equipment, safety problems, etc.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop.
• Immediate Family Members are also eligible.
• Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive.
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Flexible Schedule.
• All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts!
• Employee Discount Program.
• Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career.
• 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training.