BBQ Pit Cook

Midwood Smokehouse; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Referral program

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Midwood Smokehouse in Huntersville, NC is seeking an experienced BBQ Pit Cook to manage the wood smoker and oversee protein production for both restaurant and catering operations.

The ideal candidate will have meat/butcher experience, a passion for barbecue, strong prep and time management, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This role requires an early start and dedication to quality and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with meat/butcher experience.
• Experience in barbecue and protein preparation.
• Ability to start early (6 am) and work with large prep lists.
• Experience in quantity food production, presentation, service and sanitation.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Smoke meats as directed by the Pitmaster.
• Prep and monitor meat quality to meet daily demand and minimize waste.
• Assist in inventory, receiving, and storage of food and supplies.
• Follow sanitation standards and keep workstation clean and organized.
• Operate the wood smoker and manage trimming and presentation of proteins.

Skills

Meat/butcher experience

Barbecue knowledge

Lift up to 50 pounds

Self-motivation

Teamwork & communication

Job description

BBQ Pit Smoker Cook | Midwood Smokehouse | Birkdale Village - Huntersville

16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Midwood Smokehouse is dedicated to doing barbecue right: no pellets, no gas, no power outlets; just hardwood and hard work.

Midwood Smokehouse is looking for a self-motivated individual with meat/butcher experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should be an early riser and able to start the first shift at 6 am.

Our menu showcases all styles of barbecue, from North Carolina hog to Texas beef. We are committed to delivering mouthwatering, authentic southern-style barbecue dishes to our guests, both in-house and through our catering services.

We are seeking an experienced BBQ Pit Cook to join our team and assist in the daily operation of protein production for our restaurant and catering business. The ideal candidate will work alongside our experienced Pitmasters who have been mentored and trained by Matt Barry, Corporate Executive Pitmaster. Our BBQ Pit Cooks managing the wood smoker and ensuring the trimming, cooking, and presentation of all proteins meet our high standards. This position requires a passion for barbecue, attention to detail, and a dedication to maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The BBQ Pit Cook needs to be self motivated, can prioritize a large prep list, exceptional task management skills and time oriented. Having Meat/butcher experience huge plus!

Who is the Pit Cook?

The Pit Cook is the heart of the operation, just as the smoker is the heart of the restaurant. If the smoker isn’t working, the restaurant isn’t working. The Smoke Wrangler comes in early and makes sure every piece of meat that comes off the pit is perfect every single time.

Why Join the Midwood Smokehouse Team?

We appreciate great talent and reward our team members accordingly. As the Pit Cook at Midwood Smokehouse you will receive:

• Better Quality of Life- The Pit Cook will learn of a ton about barbecue (even if they already know a lot)
• Growth Opportunities - Most of our culinary team started out as line cooks, we are always looking to promote talent into our ranks!
• Referral Program for a quick way to make some cash

Pit Cook Responsibilities Include:

• Smoking of the meats as directed by the Pitmaster
• Prepping and monitoring of the meat to guarantee excellent quality, aiming to make enough for the daily demands while minimizing waste
• Checking meat supply and dispose of any below-standard products
• Assist in inventory, receiving, and storage of all food and supply products
• Execute amazing meats from the Pit following our recipes to produce consistent results
• Follow the sanitation standards, make sure your workstation stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards
• Follow proper deep cleaning and maintenance schedule for the Pit
• Think proactively to anticipate busy days and large groups so you prepare meat accordingly.

We Are Looking for a Pit Cook Who:

• Has passion and knowledge about barbecue principles
• Has related experience in barbecue
• Has experience cutting meat/butcher experience
• Has experience in quantity food production, presentation, service, and sanitation
• Can speak clearly and listen attentively to staff, peers, supervisors and guests
• Can lift up to 50 pounds

Join our team at Midwood Smokehouse and be part of a dynamic, passionate team dedicated to delivering the best barbecue and hospitality experience!

Company Information

FS Food Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is "at will" or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.

We're your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but Cackalacky hickory hardwood and hard work to make the best barbecue around. We celebrate barbecue styles from across the country. Texas brisket, Memphis-style ribs, Kansas City burnt ends, and -of course- Carolina chopped pork from our own back yards. Barbecue is for everyone, so we can’t wait to see y'all soon.