Prep Cook

Fuddruckers & Tropical Smoothie; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Referral bonuses

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Advancement and career-building opportunities

Fun, family-oriented workplace culture

Job summary

Fuddruckers & Tropical Smoothie in Virginia Beach is seeking a full-time Production / Prep Cook dedicated to delivering quality hamburgers. This role involves preparing products according to exact recipes and maintaining the produce bar's standards for freshness and presentation.

The ideal candidate should be energetic, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Fuddruckers offers meal discounts, referral bonuses, health insurance, and a fun, family-oriented workplace culture.

Join our team to make the world happier, one hamburger at a time!

Qualifications

• Ability to stand or walk for 6–8 hours per shift.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prep products according to Fuddruckers specifications.
• Set up the produce bar to Fuddruckers standards.
• Follow FIFO procedures and proper product labeling standards.

Skills

Energetic and dependable

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced team

Job description

Production / Prep Cook

Full-Time

At Fuddruckers, we’re all about fun, family, and serving the World’s Greatest Hamburgers. We believe in creating a welcoming environment where team members can grow, work hard, and enjoy what they do. If you bring energy, pride, and teamwork to the kitchen, we’d love to meet you!

Position Summary

The Production / Prep Cook plays a vital role in delivering the quality and freshness Fuddruckers is known for. This position is responsible for preparing products according to recipes and BMU sheets, maintaining a picture-perfect produce bar, and following all Fuddruckers SER standards, safety, and sanitation procedures.

The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare prep products according to Fuddruckers specifications and BMU sheets
• Set up the produce bar to Fuddruckers standards at least 30 minutes prior to opening
• Stock and maintain the produce bar to ensure freshness, quality, and presentation
• Understand, complete, and update BMU sheets daily
• Follow FIFO procedures and proper product labeling standards
• Maintain accurate production counts and completed items on BMU sheets
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Clean and maintain prep areas and equipment following the “clean as you go” philosophy
• Maintain thorough knowledge of menu items and current promotions
• Assist in other areas of the restaurant during peak business periods (“All hands on deck!”)
• Follow all Prep Job Responsibilities outlined in training materials
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with uniform standards
• Comply with and support Fuddruckers’ Core Values

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for 6–8 hours per shift
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Requires coordination of manual and visual dexterity

About Fuddruckers

Fuddruckers is dedicated to crafting the world’s best hamburgers—juicy, high-quality, made-to-order masterpieces. From our sesame-topped buns baked fresh in-house to our commitment to premium ingredients, we’re obsessed with quality and focused on making the world happier, one hamburger at a time.

With over 150 locations across North America, including two in Hampton Roads, Fuddruckers offers team members real opportunities for growth and career development.

Team Member Benefits

• Meal discounts
• Referral bonuses
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Advancement and career-building opportunities
• A fun, family-oriented workplace culture