BBQ Cook

Stew Leonard; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday premium pay

Holiday pay

Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Stew Leonard is seeking a BBQ Cook to prepare high-quality menu items according to established recipes and standards. The role will involve following standard procedures, executing daily prep, and ensuring safe, sanitary kitchen practices in a fast-paced setting.

The position covers full-time, hourly work with a competitive hourly rate. Candidates should be at least 18, and some culinary training or study is preferred to support consistent quality and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or current enrollment in culinary program preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare and reheat food items.
• Rotate products on display and manage inventory lists.
• Adhere to health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Oral communication

Kitchen equipment safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts student or graduate

Tools

Rotisserie oven

Fryers

Knives and scales

Job description

BBQ Cook

Full Time Hourly – $17.85 - $19.00 per hour

Must be at least 18 years and older

Job Summary:

Cooks prepare the highest quality food items for retail by following established recipes, standards, and procedures.

Your day-to-day:

• Inventory cases and prepare production list
• Follow recipes to prepare and reheat food items
• Rotate products on display
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Assist in other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experience
• Current Culinary Arts student or graduate, preferred
• Knowledge on food preparation
• Safely use/operate rotisserie oven, fryers, kettle, knives, scales, and all other equipment required in the day-to-day operation of the rotisserie department
• Excellent customer service
• Good oral communication skills

What you bring to the team:

• Great work ethic
• Passionate about food
• Problem solver
• Self-motivator
• Reliable
• Flexible
• Honest

Working Conditions:

• The temperature in the department can be warmer than room temperature due to the ovens, fryers and other equipment used in department production
• Exposure to smoke produced by grills and grease and oil from fryers may be possible
• The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, and reach is required with a maximum of 50lbs.

Satisfy:

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

• Create a memorable shopping experience for our customers
• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented:

We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits:

High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, short term disability insurance, legal insurance, sick time off, profit sharing, commuter assistance, Annual performance reviews.

Environment:

Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day:

We’re thrilled to offer our Team Members Sunday premium pay, Holiday pay, Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you– It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

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