Cook/Prep Cook

Qdoba • Shakopee, MN

48d

About The Position

The Cook / Prep Cook is accountable for food quality, cleanliness, labor costs, production, maintenance, and service at the restaurant and applicable outside events. The role prepares food to specifications, supports inventory and food safety, maintains clean kitchen and restaurant areas, and engages with guests and team members. The position may involve working a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, and requires availability on weekends and holidays.

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.
• 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 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.
• Age requirements may apply to comply with state and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

• Prior restaurant kitchen experience.
• Spanish comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to specifications using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food preparation logs and tools.
• Conduct regular visual and taste tests 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.
• Prepare food volumes based on sales, existing inventory, and incoming orders.
• Receive food orders; clean, organize, and rotate items in the walk-in cooler.
• Help manage inventory control.
• Pay careful attention to food presentation.
• Ensure product is prepared during peak-volume periods.
• Showcase preparation of certain menu items in the front of house and sample freshly prepared items as appropriate during peak business hours.
• Frequently clean the kitchen area, grill, restrooms, and equipment, and help maintain overall restaurant cleanliness.
• Interact with and engage guests and team members.
• Create guest orders as requested and ensure each order is accurate 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, help others, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Welcome and appreciate guests, anticipate their needs, personalize conversations, share enthusiasm for food, and work to resolve guest concerns.
• Take initiative to learn, apply and share knowledge.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an accommodation statement, not a listed benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED