Cook/Prep Cook

Qdoba•Minneapolis, KS

47d

About The Position

The Cook / Prep Cook is accountable for food quality, cleanliness, labor costs, production, maintenance, and service for the restaurant and outside events, as applicable. The position prepares food to specifications, supports kitchen and restaurant cleanliness, helps manage inventory, and interacts with guests and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Prior restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
Ability to communicate in English required; Spanish comprehension is helpful.
Fundamental reading, writing, math, and computer/POS skills required.
Must have access to adequate transportation and complete the administrative driving requirement.
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, based on local operating hours.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
May be required to reach, bend, stoop, climb, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to operate or access equipment at standard heights while walking or standing during the entire shift.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior restaurant kitchen experience.
Spanish comprehension.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to approved recipes, portioning standards, and food preparation logs and tools.
Conduct visual and taste checks to ensure food quality and compliance with specifications.
Restock the front line with prepared product during peak periods and in accordance with time and temperature requirements.
Follow food safety standards and report questionable food deliveries or practices.
Plan preparation volumes based on sales, current inventory, and incoming orders.
Receive food orders; clean, organize, and rotate items in the walk-in cooler.
Assist with inventory control.
Pay careful attention to food presentation and ensure products are prepared during peak-volume periods.
Showcase preparation of certain menu items in the front of house and sample freshly prepared items when appropriate during peak business hours.
Frequently clean the kitchen, grill, restrooms, and equipment, and help maintain overall restaurant cleanliness.
Interact with and engage guests and team members.
Prepare guest orders as requested and ensure order accuracy when working on the service line.
Bus the dining room during peak-volume periods.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, dependable, and accountable team environment; communicate effectively, support others, and recommend improvements.
Welcome and appreciate guests, anticipate their needs, personalize conversations, share enthusiasm for food, and help resolve guest concerns.
Take initiative to learn, apply and share knowledge.