Kitchen Prep

Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand

Early Close / No Late Nights

Great Work / Life Balance

Career Growth

Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with Employer Match

Our Purpose:

We pride ourselves on serving high quality farm fresh food at Bob Evans! We are AMERICA’S FARM FRESH! We work hard, pay attention to details (perfect plates, perfect bags), and provide our guests with the best, all-around family dining experience. We have immense pride in our culture and roots to our communities. Working at Bob Evans is about being part of something big – we have a passion for taking care of each other and our guests while serving farm-fresh food at a great value. Our Founder, Bob Evans, was all about growing good…join us at Bob Evans and be an integral part of …. Where Good Grows.

Kitchen Preparation Responsibilities:

· Follows recipe and storyboards to prepare foods according to proper preparation methods

· Ensures proper food handling and sanitation procedures are followed

· Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, walls, oven, and refrigeration equipment

· Maintains high standards of personal grooming. Washes hands frequently and before each new task. Wears gloves to prevent bare hand contact. Promptly changes apron if it becomes soiled

· Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

· Responsible for unpacking and organizing received goods in a timely manner

· Prepares menu items using plating recipes when ordered

· Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to management

· Utilizes tools including the prep list, hot box chart in conjunction with the manager to ensure timely delivery of products needed for service

· Follows all safety procedures when using equipment

· May be asked to assist in other job categories as well

· All other duties as assigned

Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC is EEO compliant and participates in E-Verify.

Why Choose Us:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health and Welfare Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunity for development and career growth
• Work Location: One Location

Knowledge:

· Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant

· Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals

· Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

· Must maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period, have strong menu knowledge, and have ability to accurately read, organize, and coordinate tickets

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while possessing dependability and exceptional teamwork skills

Education/Experience:

· 0-2 years related experience

Physical Requirements:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be regularly met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities and the employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

While performing the duties of this job you will regularly be required to:

· Stand for entire shift and walk for long periods of time without rest or sitting down

· Push, lift, carry and transfer up to 50 pounds

· Reach with hands

· Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls

· Bend and stoop

· Can taste and smell

· Verbally communicate with others

· Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

· Have ability to freely access all areas of restaurant including selling floor(s), stock area, and register area

We continue to update our safety and sanitation procedures to follow the current CDC, local, and state guidelines. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for both our employees and guests.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Bob Evans hire for homestyle dining service?

A) Yes, roles support family-style restaurant operations.

Q) Are breakfast and lunch shifts heavily staffed?

A) Yes, early day service periods are high volume.

Q) Do servers manage multi-course meals?

A) Yes, service includes full meal pacing.

Q) Are take-home meal services part of operations?

A) Yes, employees assist with packaged meal orders.

Q) Is guest familiarity common?

A) Many locations serve repeat guests regularly.