Cook

Line Cook/Prep Cook Job Description:

If you like working with a fun team, love our queso, have a great personality & enjoy interacting with customers, then come and talk to us about joining the QDOBA family! QDOBA is now hiring energetic, hospitality-oriented individuals!

Working at QDOBA is about more than just amazing food. At QDOBA, we take pride in serving our community based on a winning recipe of Hospitality, Positivity, and Performance. As a team, we create experiences by bringing a contagious energy level and enthusiasm for preparing delicious food.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Cook, you would prepare and serve our guests. As part of this, you would help maintain the high-quality product by following our quality and safety standards.

Job Functions:

• Preparing Food that Celebrates our Passion for Ingredients
• Prepares food according to specifications by using approved recipes, proper portioning, and food prep logs/tools
• Restock 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.
• Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Strive to exceed guest expectations.
• Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, respectful working relationship with management and fellow team members.
• Helps manage inventory control
• Monitor the quality of products and take appropriate actions to maintain that quality.
• Ensure personal appearance meets company standards and display professionalism at all times.
• Frequently cleans the kitchen area, grill, restrooms, and equipment, and assists in maintaining overall restaurant cleanliness
• Recognize and adhere to all sanitation, safety, security policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for all.
• Be an ambassador for QDOBA.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.

What can QDOBA Offer You

QDOBA is pleased to offer you the opportunity to select benefits that fit your lifestyle and support you in adopting and maintaining a healthy life.

ü A great opportunity for career growth with a progressive company

ü Competitive Wages & Benefits

• Excellent Training, Coaching, and Mentorship
• PTO – Vacation/Sick Time
• Free Uniforms
• Food discounts

At Qdoba, we bring flavor to peoples’ lives. This means we highly value the diversity, and flavor, our employees bring to the table.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: QDOBA will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.

FAQ's:

Q) Does QDOBA hire for build-your-own meal line service?

A) Yes, employees prepare burritos, bowls, and tacos in front of guests.

Q) Are ingredient prep roles part of kitchen staffing?

A) Yes, prep work supports daily line operations.

Q) Is guest customization a major part of the job?

A) Yes, most orders involve customization.

Q) Are catering orders common at QDOBA?

A) Yes, many locations prepare large catering orders.

Q) Is lunch rush speed important?

A) Yes, midday service is often the busiest period.