Cook/Prep Cook

Qdoba•Saint Paul, MN

49d

About The Position

The Cook / Prep Cook is accountable for food quality, cleanliness, labor costs, production, maintenance, and service in the restaurant and at outside events as applicable. The role prepares food to specifications using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food-preparation logs and tools; monitors quality through visual and taste tests; maintains food safety and inventory practices; and supports service, presentation, and restaurant cleanliness. The position also involves interacting with guests and team members, preparing guest orders, and helping keep the dining room and kitchen clean.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must meet applicable age requirements under state and federal laws.
Ability to communicate in English required.
Fundamental reading, writing, and math skills required.
Computer and 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 for the entire shift.
Must be able to work around hazards including slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, abrasions, and falls.
Must demonstrate effective communication, reliability, self-motivation, teamwork, and a desire to serve guests.

Nice To Haves

Prior restaurant kitchen experience is preferred.
Spanish comprehension is helpful.

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 adherence to specifications.
Restock the front line with prepared product during peak volumes or according to 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 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 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 order accuracy when working on the service line.
Bus the dining room during peak-volume periods.
Demonstrate a positive, dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach; communicate effectively and positively, support coworkers, and take personal accountability.
Serve guests by making them feel welcome and appreciated, anticipating their needs, personalizing conversations, and working to resolve concerns.
Take initiative to learn, apply new knowledge, and share what is learned.