Cook/Prep Cook

Qdoba•Mankato, MN

39d

About The Position

The Cook / Prep Cook is accountable for food quality, cleanliness, labor costs, production, maintenance, and service for the restaurant and applicable outside events. The role prepares and presents food according to approved recipes and specifications, supports inventory and food safety, maintains cleanliness, and interacts with guests and team members. The position requires working a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, and working weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Meet applicable age requirements under state and federal laws.
Ability to communicate in English.
Fundamental reading, writing, math, and computer/POS skills.
Access to adequate transportation and ability to complete the administrative driving requirement.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, based on local operating hours.
Ability 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 throughout the shift.

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 visual and taste tests to ensure food quality and adherence to specifications.
Restock the front line with prepared products during peak volumes and according to time-and-temperature requirements.
Follow food safety standards and report questionable food deliveries or practices.
Prepare food volumes based on sales, current inventory, and incoming orders.
Receive food orders and clean, organize, and rotate items in the walk-in cooler.
Help manage inventory control.
Pay careful attention to food presentation.
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.
Prepare guest orders as requested and ensure order accuracy when working the service line.
Bus the dining room during peak-volume periods.
Communicate effectively and positively, work dependably as part of a team, and take personal accountability.
Anticipate guest needs, make guests feel welcome and appreciated, and work to resolve guest concerns.
Take initiative to learn, apply new knowledge, and share what is learned.