Prep Partner

Newk's Eatery; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Pool

Meal discounts

Free meals

Holiday closures

Advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Newk's Eatery in Tennessee is seeking prep staff to support daily kitchen operations by preparing house-made dressings and batch recipes, and by grilling and assembling fresh items for our entrees. You will follow recipes to maintain consistency.

The role requires extensive standing, ability to endure heat, smoke, and cold, and strong communication with team members and guests. We value reliable, customer-focused individuals who contribute to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow recipes.
• Extensive standing without breaks.
• Exposure to heat, smoke and cold; mobility for up to eight hours or longer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes for house-made dressings and batch recipes.
• Grill and prepare all fresh items used daily for entrees.
• Follow recipes to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Standing

Communication

Job description

Prep Staff is instrumental to the daily operation of Newk's. Our prep team is responsible for preparing recipes for house made dressings and batch recipes, as well as grilling and preparing all fresh items used daily for our entrees. Must be able to follow recipes.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing without breaks.
• Effective communication with peers, managers and guests.

Benefits

• Tip Pool
• Positive work environment.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to pick up and/or trade shifts.
• Discounted meals and free meal incentives.
• Newk's is closed five major holidays per year to allow time with your family.
• Opportunity for advancement. Over 70% of our current managers started as an hourly partner.

Our franchise company started in 2013 and currently has 4 locations in Arkansas, with more to be opened. We are excited about our growth in Tennessee, starting with the Knoxville area, opened August 2024. The majority of our managers and area directors have grown from within our company. We are looking for people who desire growth, personally and professionally, and are willing to work for it. Newk's is a fast casual brand that specializes in soup, salad, sandwiches, and pizza utilizing unusually fresh ingredients prepared in a quick environment. Customer service is paramount to our brand, and we are looking for people that enjoy customer service and forming relationships with customers.

• Extensive standing without breaks. - Exposure to heat, smoke and cold. - Reaching heights of approximately six feet and depths of approximately three ft. - Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided for periods of up to eight hours or longer as needed. - Effective communication with peers, managers and guests.