BOH/Cook

Citybbq; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Raises twice a year

Free BBQ benefits

Discount when not working

Uniforms & shoes

Vacation pay

401k match

Scholarship program

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental & vision after 60 days

Job summary

City Barbeque in Lexington, KY, is hiring for back-of-house positions including Prep Cook, Boards, Pits, and Dish Washer. The team focuses on genuine hospitality, teamwork, and craft, with opportunities for raises and employee benefits through the restaurant chain.

These roles emphasize fast-paced, independent work across multiple stations, with a strong emphasis on following recipes, sanitation, and helping guests with a positive, friendly service approach.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for each shift and punch in/out accurately.
• Complete hot food prep assignments by following recipes, neatly and sanitation guidelines.
• Work with teammates to prepare take-out and catering orders in a timely fashion.
• Follow station checklists and cleaning lists consistently and thoroughly.
• Provide a positive attitude when interacting with teammates and guests.

Job description

Join an award-winning team built around genuine hospitality, teamwork, and craft.

The best BBQ comes with the best benefits

• Opportunities for raises TWICE a year
• Your favorite BBQ-for free (up to $2,400/year)
• 25% discount when not working
• Free uniforms & free pair of slip resistant shoes
• Vacation pay*
• 401k match up to 4% of salary*
• Annual scholarship opportunity ($3,000 value)
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental & vision insurance after 60 days*

*Benefits available to those who qualify after the preliminary waiting period

Come join City Barbeque in serving and creating happiness with America's best BBQ, while living by 4 core values:

• Safety First
• Treat others with integrity, fairness and respect
• Deliver quality without sacrifice
• Produce profit and cash flow for long-term value

City Barbeque's Back-of-house positions include:

• Prep Cook
• Boards (our barbeque term for our meat carver)
• Pits (working the smokers)
• Dish Washer

We are looking for individuals who:

• Provide great backyard hospitality for guests
• Work in a fast and independent manner
• Can cross-train and work multiple stations
• Consistently follow proper recipes and procedures
• Maintain our high standards for food preparation and sanitation
• Contribute to the team by taking initiative and will pitch-in to help others

To promote good teamwork, daily tasks include:

• Arrive on time for each shift and practice proper time reporting (punch in and out accurately)
• Complete hot food prep assignments by following recipes accurately, neatly, and according to sanitation guidelines
• Work in collaboration to prepare take out and catering orders in a timely fashion
• Follow station checklists and cleaning lists consistently and thoroughly
• Provide a positive attitude when interacting with teammates and guests

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