Cook & Prep Lead – Crafting Quality & Service

Qdoba; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Qdoba in Minnesota seeks a Cook / Prep Cook to uphold food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will prepare meals to recipe, monitor portions, and assist with inventory during busy times.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior kitchen experience is preferred, and POS skills are used daily. Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Must communicate in English; Spanish comprehension is helpful.
• Reading, writing, math and computer/POS skills required.
• Must have access to transportation and complete driving requirements.
• May be required to reach, bend, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Shift flexibility including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to specifications using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food prep logs/tools.
• Conduct regular visual and taste tests to ensure food quality and adherence to specs.
• Restock front line with prepared product during peak volumes.
• Adhere to food safety standards and report questionable deliveries/practices.
• Prepare food volume based on sales and inventory; rotate items in walk-in cooler.
• Receive food orders and maintain inventory in the walk-in cooler.
• Assist in inventory control and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Interact with guests and take/verify orders on service line.
• Bus dining area during peak periods and maintain overall restaurant cleanliness.

Skills

English communication

Reading

Writing

Math

Transportation access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Qdoba in Minnesota seeks a Cook / Prep Cook to uphold food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will prepare meals to recipe, monitor portions, and assist with inventory during busy times.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior kitchen experience is preferred, and POS skills are used daily. Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays.