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Perkins

Prep Person

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What they do

A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.

$29,483 / year median in Missouri

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Prep Person Perkins - 3.5 Lees Summit, MO Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Equipment safety procedures Food service cleaning In-person customer service Simple food item preparation Food safety sanitizing procedures Temperature monitoring Assisting food service staff Guest services Entry level Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Communication with kitchen staff
Full Job Description Benefits:
Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!
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 Credits hours for completing manager training•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. Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! Position Description As a Prep Person, you will be responsible for providing efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.
Responsibilities:
Reports to work well groomed, in a clean and proper uniform, and practices good personal hygiene. Prepares food products for restaurant usage according to company standards; uses, maintains, and cleans food preparation surfaces, equipment, and storage areas. Follows proper receiving, storage, rotating, and 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 or Kitchen Manager and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
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 high level of mobility/flexibility Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times Must possess 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 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.