Brand New Fast Casual Restaurant — Opening March 2026 Looking For Experienced Prep Service Team Members
About The Position
Green + The Grain is a contemporary, local, woman and minority owned, fast casual salad chain based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. What began as a food truck has grown into multiple metropolitan locations, with ongoing expansion through franchising. Our mission is to redefine the fast casual salad experience by delivering exceptional, flavor forward salads crafted with premium quality ingredients, efficiently served in a clean, modern aesthetic. We're dedicated to our craft, our employees, our customers, and our franchisees. We're passionate about what we do, and how we do it. Our high standards reflect our commitment to quality, aesthetic, and experience, which continue to drive our pursuit of excellence. We are thoughtful and intentional about the products we source and are committed to the development and future growth of our employees and franchisees.
Requirements
- Friendly, positive attitude and strong team player mentality
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and quality standards
- Willingness to learn all stations including prep, service line, dish, and cleaning
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, with a focus on customer experience
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to shifting priorities during service
- Ability to read and follow recipes and online/digital order systems
- Dependable and punctual with reliable transportation to and from work
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service, prep, or general fast casual experience is a plus, but not required
- Serve Safe or other food handler certifications are a bonus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Follow all food safety practices and cleanliness standards in accordance with company and state/federal guidelines
- Rotate ingredients using FIFO method and monitor freshness throughout the day
- Prep vegetables, proteins, cheeses, herbs, and dressings (when applicable) to standard using proper techniques and portioning
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently (knives, peelers, processors, etc.)
- Accurately read and follow prep instructions, batch recipes, and checklists
- Assist with restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed
- Keep prep stations clean & organized, throughout the shift.
- Assist with opening and mid shift duties, including cleaning and restocking
- Report equipment or food quality issues to the manager on duty.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices
- Greet guests with a warm, friendly attitude and provide exceptional customer service.
- Toss, mix, and assemble salads according to menu standards and guest modifications.
- Accurately read and complete in store and online orders in a timely manner once fully cross trained
- Package and hand off online orders for customer pickups and delivery drivers
- Maintain a clean and sanitary service / bowling station throughout the shift
- Communicate clearly and professionally with both guests and team members
- Refill line ingredients and supplies during service; assist with stock rotation.
- Assist team and management with miscellaneous side work during slower periods of your shift (e.g., stocking, cleaning, organizing, light prep).
Benefits
- Free lunch during every shift
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for growth and promotion from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
