Prep Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a hardworking kitchen teammate responsible for producing and maintaining menu items per our recipes, ensuring safety, sanitation, and timeliness.

You will work with a team to maintain station readiness, follow recipes precisely, manage portions, keep equipment clean, and stock supplies ahead of busy periods. This role requires flexibility to work nights, days, weekends, and holidays, with a positive attitude and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness: Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform.
• Pace: Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps.
• Recipe Adherence: 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step.
• Portioning: Use scales, measuring spoons and perform portion control tests.
• Cleanliness: Maintain the kitchen and all equipment to a like-new condition; practice clean as you go.
• Productivity: Your productivity is measured by quality and quantity of work.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills.
• Think ahead: Stock supplies before the rush.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional image

Positive attitude

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company\'s menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company\'s, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a \"like new\" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays