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Cook/Prep Cook

Qdoba and Careers
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

Job Title: Cook / Prep Cook

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Accountable for all aspects of food quality, cleanliness, labor costs, production, maintenance and service of the restaurant and outside events as applicable.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required; age requirements may apply in order to remain in compliance with State and Federal laws. Prior restaurant kitchen experience is preferred. Ability to communicate in English is required; Spanish comprehension is helpful. Fundamental reading, writing, math and computer /POS skills are required. Must have access to adequate transportation and complete the administrative driving requirement. May be required to reach, bend, stoop, climb, and/or lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to operate/access equipment at standard heights while walking or standing during entire shift. Hazards include, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, abrasions, and falls. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, sometimes extending beyond eight hours, based upon local operating hours. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How it’s Done…

Preparing Food that Celebrates our Passion for Ingredients

Prepares food according to specifications by using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food prep logs/tools

Conducts regular visual and taste tests to ensure food is of highest quality and prepared according to specs

Restocks front line with prepared product during peak volumes and/or in accordance with time & temperature

Adheres to food safety standards and reports any questionable food deliveries and/or practices

Prepares food volume based on sales compared to existing inventory and incoming orders

Receives food orders; cleans, organizes, and rotates items in the walk-in cooler

Helps manage inventory control

Pays careful attention to presentation of food

Ensures product is being prepared at peak volume periods

Creating an Environment that Showcases Handcrafted Preparation

Showcases the preparation of certain menu items in the front of the house and samples freshly prepared items as appropriate during peak business hours

Frequently cleans the kitchen area, grill, restrooms, and equipment, and assists in maintaining overall restaurant cleanliness

Providing Services that Invites Interaction with Our Guests

Interacts with and engages guests and other team members

Creates guest orders as requested and ensures the accuracy of each order when working the service line

Busses dining room area during peak volume periods It’s All

About…

Keeping it Real

Being yourself

Having a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make others happy

Being confident yet open to asking for support

Having pride in who you are and what you do

Taking personal accountability

Serving One Another

Letting others be themselves

Treating each other with care & respect

Welcoming new members to the team

Enjoying being part of a team and helping others

Being dependable and reliable

Being self-motivated and action-oriented

Communicating effectively and positively

Holding each other accountable

Never walking past a problem

Making recommendations for improvements

Serving the Guest

Having a desire to serve others

Making each guest feel welcome and appreciated

Anticipating guests’ needs and personalizing conversations

Enthusiastically conveying a passion for food and sharing flavor exploration

Being empowered to making it right for the guest

Being thoughtfully generous Learning & Growing

Being curious

Taking initiative to understand and learn

Applying what you learn

Sharing what you learn

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