Cook/Prep Cook

Qdoba•Duluth, MN

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, supports inventory and food safety, maintains kitchen and restaurant cleanliness, presents selected menu preparation to guests, and assists with guest orders and service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate in English.
Fundamental reading, writing, and math skills, as well as computer and POS skills.
Access to adequate transportation and ability to complete the administrative driving requirement.
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, based on local operating hours.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, climb, and/or lift up to 50 pounds, as required.
Ability to operate or access equipment at standard heights while walking or standing throughout the entire shift, as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior restaurant kitchen experience.
Spanish comprehension.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to approved recipes, portioning requirements, 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 products during peak periods and in accordance with time-and-temperature requirements.
Follow food-safety standards and report questionable food deliveries or practices.
Plan food-preparation volumes based on sales, inventory, and incoming orders.
Receive food orders and clean, organize, and rotate items in the walk-in cooler.
Help manage inventory control and pay 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 when appropriate during peak business hours.
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 verify order accuracy when working on the service line.
Bus the dining room during peak-volume periods.