Prep Cook

Main Street Grill•Lewiston, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Main Street Grill is currently seeking a motivated Prep Cook to join their dynamic and professional culinary team. Happy Day employees are excited to come to work, to learn, and to produce the best experiences possible for their guests. This position requires a strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management skills, and an enthusiastic, teachable attitude. Employees enjoy the benefits of working for a successful company, with comprehensive training, benefits to qualifying employees including a monthly meal discount card to all Happy Day locations, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and daycare reimbursement, and being a partner to the community. If you want a job where you will develop your personal and professional skills and be a part of a community committed to excellence, this may be the job for you. Main Street Grill is a Main Street mainstay in downtown Lewiston, ID. This diner-style restaurant offers quick bites and full meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a breakfast menu available all day. Happy Day Restaurants corporation is a Lewiston, ID–based business founded in 1969 to bring the freshest products and most dynamic customer service experiences in the industry to guests in the Inland Northwest. They operate 13 restaurants and a catering company in the LC Valley and on the Palouse and have won many regional and national awards for their businesses, including induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame in 2016. HDR values their employees and offers a variety of opportunities, benefits, and services to help develop leadership qualities in each person. Community is their favorite word, and they give back frequently by supporting many local and regional non-profits and other community-based efforts. They constantly strive to raise their standards and go the extra mile. Main Street Grill is a locally owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Lewiston, best known as one of the Valley’s favorite lunch spots. What began in 2000 as a 40-seat burger joint has grown into a 180-seat restaurant with multiple dining rooms, a mezzanine, and a patio — serving everything from hand-pattied burgers and jumbo wraps to char-grilled steaks, seafood, and a full weekend breakfast lineup. For employees, Main Street Grill is a fast-paced, welcoming place to learn and grow. Their team works together in an energetic, casual atmosphere where every day brings something new — whether serving the lunch rush, helping with dinner service, or being part of busy weekend breakfasts. It’s a place where hard work, teamwork, and friendly service come together to create the kind of dining experience that keeps guests coming back.

Requirements

A strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality
A team-oriented approach and a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
Willingness to cross-train into other areas and Happy Day restaurants
Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance
Maintain a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven
Motivated and teachable attitude

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of all types of food items while following recipes
Work as a team player
Assist in cleaning the whole kitchen area, kitchen equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and storage area
Advise supervisor of kitchen equipment repair or replacement
Properly utilize, store, and label cooked food and food items
Check computer printout for menu amounts and recipes
Report any discrepancies to supervisor
Submit food usage report to supervisor
Any other related kitchen duties as assigned by a supervisor