Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a kitchen associate responsible for producing and maintaining the quality of menu items per recipes and specifications. The role requires adherence to sanitation, safety, and timeliness standards across shifts.

You will be expected to work with a team, stay organized, and ensure proper portioning, stock management, and prep support to meet on-time service goals. A flexible schedule including nights, days, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain the quality of menu items according to recipes and specifications
• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are met
• Be ready in uniform and on time for scheduled shifts
• Portion and prep using scales, spoons and recipe cards
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment
• Work efficiently to balance speed and quality
• Stock supplies ahead of rushes
• Collaborate with team and communicate effectively
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and safe food handling practices
• Assist with receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Provide prep support as needed
• Operate in an organized, productive workflow

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safe food handling

Multitasking

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Job Summary

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company’s menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company’s safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays