Prep Cook - Q BBQ & Fixin's

Prep Cook - Q BBQ & Fixin's

Position Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, organizing kitchen production, and supporting overall kitchen readiness at Q BBQ & Fixin's (inside Spring & Main). This role ensures the kitchen is stocked, prepped, and set up for a smooth and efficient service in a fast-paced, counter-service BBQ environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and portion standards (chopping, slicing, mixing, portioning)

• Assist with BBQ prep including trimming, seasoning, and staging meats

• Ensure all prepped items are properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated (FIFO)

• Maintain organization of walk-ins, storage areas, and prep stations

• Monitor prep levels and communicate needs to ensure kitchen readiness for service

• Support line cooksby restocking and providing product during service

• Assist with opening and closing setup, breakdown, and overall kitchen cleanliness

• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean and organized workspace

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 Years old to apply    

• Strong attention to detail 

• High standards of cleanliness 

• Ability to lead and take direction 

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs, and stand and walk for extended periods 

• Working knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations   

• Team-oriented attitude   

What We Offer:

Spring & Main provides a fun and family-friendly work environment. We offer competitive wages with weekly pay. Spring & Main accommodates flexible scheduling to support our employees' work-to-life balance. All employees are eligible for employee meal discounts. For employees who meet full-time requirements, Spring & Main offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance 60% employer-paid premium, dental and vision, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Spring & Main also offers a 401-K retirement savings plan with a generous company match. To learn more, visit us at springandmainlima.com.

Spring & Main and Good Food Restaurants is anequal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service of one another, our employees, the diverse customers we aim to serve, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.