Kitchen Leader

Since it was founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins has evolved into the nation’s leading family dining restaurant concept, with 405 company-owned and franchised locations in 33 states and five Canadian provinces. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and high quality food at a great value.

Maintains direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality work environment.

• Works with Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits.
• Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
• Identifies ways to improve and streamline operation.
• Maintains a clean and safe facility.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Selects and maintains communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies.
• Completes walk thru and temperature checks in the kitchen.
• Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor and restaurant supplies.
• Assists in receiving deliveries and checks paperwork to ensure receipt of items and directs staff to stock items.

Physical Requirements/Environment/Working Conditions:

• Extensive standing, without breaks.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths 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.
• Bending, reaching, walking.
• Communicating with guests if needed.
• Operating cash register.
• Carrying trays of food products weighing about 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Education Level Required:

• High school diploma; some college or degree preferred.

Experience Required:

• At least six months prior experience in hospitality work; culinary education and/or experience a plus.