Restaurant & Bakery Baker - No Experience!

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a well-established dining brand that has been delighting customers since 1958. Operating over 290 restaurants across 32 states in the US and two Canadian provinces, Perkins offers a diverse and moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery items. The brand boasts 85 company-owned locations and 205 franchised units, proudly maintaining a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace for high-quality food and exceptional service. Through years of success, Perkins has adapted to shifting consumer dining preferences while preserving the homestyle goodness that guests treasure. Their menu blends iconic, long-standing favorites with fresh, innovative dishes aimed at appealing to a broad palette of tastes. The company puts a strong focus on guest satisfaction, ensuring each visit results in a memorable and enjoyable experience. Perkins' restaurants are attractively designed and recently remodeled to enhance operational efficiency and guest comfort, making the dining experience both inviting and seamless. The Baker position at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is crucial in contributing to the company’s reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. This role involves preparing bakery items according to company recipes and standards, maintaining the kitchen’s cleanliness and organization, and managing food costs effectively. Bakers at Perkins are responsible for ensuring all bakery products meet food safety and sanitation requirements, using proper food storage and labeling techniques, and displaying baked goods attractively to maximize guest appeal. This position requires extensive teamwork and communication with kitchen staff and front-of-house employees to uphold service excellence. Bakers follow stringent hygiene and safety protocols, including OSHA requirements and health department standards, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment. The role also demands physical stamina to perform tasks such as standing for long periods, lifting heavy trays, and working under time-sensitive conditions, especially during busy hours. Compensation for this hourly role ranges from $10.00 to $15.00 per hour, reflecting Perkins' commitment to rewarding dedicated team members. This position is ideal for candidates seeking entry-level opportunities or those with a passion for bakery work looking to grow professionally within a supportive and successful company. Perkins fosters an inclusive work culture that values creativity, individual talents, and collaborative success. Employees are considered part of the Perkins extended family, emphasizing respect, teamwork, and career growth opportunities. This franchise location is independently owned and operated, allowing for personalized management and a community-oriented workplace environment. Prospective applicants will find a company with a proven track record of success, unmatched employee commitment, and a steadfast dedication to 100% guest satisfaction. Working as a Baker at Perkins positions individuals at the heart of a renowned restaurant brand with a dynamic menu, a friendly work atmosphere, and the chance to develop skills in food preparation, safety, and customer service.

• Must be able to stand and walk extensively for up to 8 hours
• must be able to see at a distance of 20 feet and at close range of 12 inches, distinguish shapes, and use peripheral vision
• must be able to communicate clearly
• must be able to work under exposure to heat, steam, smoke, and cold
• must reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 1/2 to 3 feet
• must have high mobility and flexibility
• must have time management skills
• must be able to read, write, and perform basic calculations
• must be able to use fingers for slicing, chopping, writing, and operating equipment
• must fit through openings 30 inches wide
• must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure during busy times
• must be able to bend, reach, walk, and carry trays weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• must be able to handle dish and cleaning chemicals