Prep Partner
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Prepare recipes for house-made dressings and batch recipes
- Grill and prepare fresh items used daily for entrees
- Follow recipes accurately
- Effective communication with peers, managers, and guests
Physical Requirements
- Extensive standing without breaks for periods of up to eight hours or longer
- Exposure to heat, smoke, and cold
- Reaching heights of approximately six feet and depths of approximately three feet
- High level of mobility and flexibility in the workspace
Benefits
- Tip Pool
- Positive work environment
- Flexible schedule with the ability to pick up and/or trade shifts
- Discounted meals and free meal incentives
- Closed five major holidays per year to allow time with family
- Opportunity for advancement (over 70% of current managers started as hourly partners)
About Us
Newk's is a fast-casual brand specializing in soup, salad, sandwich, and pizza using unusually fresh ingredients prepared in a quick environment. Customer service is paramount to our brand, and we are looking for people who enjoy forming relationships with customers. Our company started in 2013 and currently has 10 locations (8 in Arkansas, 1 in Oklahoma, and 1 in Tennessee). The majority of our managers and area directors have grown from within our company. We are looking for motivated, mature individuals with a heart to serve in our fast-paced restaurant.