Prep Cook

Mainstrgrill; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 19,286,400 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Main Street Grill is seeking a motivated Prep Cook to join our culinary team. This position requires a strong work ethic, problem‑solving and time management skills, and an enthusiastic, teachable attitude.

You will assist in preparation of all types of food items, work as part of a team, help clean and maintain the kitchen, and report equipment needs. We offer comprehensive training, a monthly meal discount card to all Happy Day locations, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven
• 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

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.

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Main Street Grill is currently seeking a motivated Prep Cook to join our dynamic and professional culinary team. Happy Day employees are excited to come to work, to learn, and to produce the best experiences possible for our guests. This position requires a strong work ethic, problem‑solving and time management skills, and an enthusiastic, teachable attitude.

Enjoy the benefits of working for a successful company, with comprehensive training, 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! Read through our qualifications below.

The ideal prep cook candidate will:

• 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.

Job Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven
  
  • If you lack experience but are motivated and teachable, we would still love to talk to see if you are a good fit for our team!
• 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