Perkins American Food Co.
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Kitchen Leader
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Perkins American Food Co.
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 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.
Position Description As a Kitchen Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and create a quality work environment.
Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with the Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits; identify and communicate ways to improve and streamline operation.
Keep the General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and propose alternative solutions for consideration.
Maintain a clean and safe facility.
Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause foodborne illness.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Ensure clear communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies.
Complete walk-through and temperature checks in the kitchen.
Assist in ordering food, produce, liquor, and restaurant supplies.
Assist in receiving deliveries and check paperwork to ensure receipt of items; provide direction to staff for stocking items.
Perform and be able to assist in all functions for kitchen operations.
Qualifications
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
Must be able to communicate clearly.
Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions
Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility.
Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
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.
Benefits & Perks
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 Credit hours for completing manager training.
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Restaurants
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Kitchen Leader
role at
Perkins American Food Co.
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 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.
Position Description As a Kitchen Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and create a quality work environment.
Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with the Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits; identify and communicate ways to improve and streamline operation.
Keep the General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and propose alternative solutions for consideration.
Maintain a clean and safe facility.
Monitor and oversee food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause foodborne illness.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Ensure clear communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies.
Complete walk-through and temperature checks in the kitchen.
Assist in ordering food, produce, liquor, and restaurant supplies.
Assist in receiving deliveries and check paperwork to ensure receipt of items; provide direction to staff for stocking items.
Perform and be able to assist in all functions for kitchen operations.
Qualifications
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
Must be able to communicate clearly.
Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions
Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility.
Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
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.
Benefits & Perks
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 Credit hours for completing manager training.
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Restaurants
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Perkins American Food Co. by 2x.
Get notified about new Kitchen Lead jobs in
Lehigh Acres, FL .
#J-18808-Ljbffr