Restaurant and Bakery Prep Cook

4 days ago


Bemidji, United States Perkins - Northcott Hospitality Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our team at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. As a Prep Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality of food products and exceptional guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare menu items according to company policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Help maintain food costs and ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.
  • Perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
Position Activities and Tasks
  • Prepare cooking items according to recipes and procedures.
  • Report to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform, and practice good personal hygiene.
  • Use, maintain, and clean all kitchen equipment, preparation, and storage areas.
  • Stock and rotate products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
  • Have sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items, and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time, and performance standards.
  • Prepare prep items according to guest requests within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Control food costs.
  • Ensure products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
  • Utilize FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas.
  • Follow proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage.
  • Conduct line sweeps throughout the shift.
  • Understand OSHA requirements and health department standards.
  • Clean all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
  • Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
  • Communicate with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
  • Keep General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and propose alternative solutions for consideration.
  • Assist Team Members.
  • Prep items according to recipes and procedures.
  • Assist dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
  • Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room.
  • Provide guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.
Physical Requirements/Environment/Working Conditions
  • 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.
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.
  • Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 1/2 - 3 feet.
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
  • Must have time management skills.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
  • Bending, reaching, walking.
  • Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals.


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