Prep Cook / Kitchen

Thrive Restaurant Group•Leawood, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HomeGrown is a daytime eatery in Bentonville, AR, known for its breakfast and brunch. They emphasize 'Local when it's better,' partnering with local food purveyors and prioritizing freshness, quality, and community. The company culture is built on 'Cultivating Kindness,' meaning consideration, politeness, and niceness are as important as serving great food. HomeGrown is part of Thrive Restaurant Group, a family-owned company with over 50 years of experience, committed to making a difference in the lives of their customers and communities. They offer a fun, family atmosphere with opportunities for learning business, leadership, and hospitality, and importantly, all shifts end by 3:30 pm.

Requirements

A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow
Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to follow recipes exactly as written.
Ability to work fast, safe, efficient, and accurately for periods of up to 10 hours per day.
Attention to detail.
Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
Mobility required during the entire shift.
Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds as many as 20 times per day.
Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
Adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen.

Responsibilities

Complete all assigned prep work (70%).
Set up workstation (5%).
Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%).
Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown's Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (5%).
Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%).
Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%).