Cook- South Branch Smokehouse

Taylor Hospitality; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

South Branch Smokehouse, part of Taylor Hospitality, is hiring in Kentucky for cooks who excel at Texas-style BBQ with a West Virginia twist. You will prepare brisket, ribs, and pork, rotate stock, and maintain high standards of flavor and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen.

We value knife skills, flame mastery, and strong teamwork. Experience helps, but attitude matters most. Compensation starts at $12.50 per hour, with opportunities to grow in a vibrant hospitality company.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, but attitude matters more.
• Familiarity with grilling, smoking, and sauteing.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and during peak hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of BBQ dishes following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Follow health regulations and proper food handling procedures.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages to the team.
• Work efficiently with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Communicate effectively during peak hours to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Ensure food meets high standards of taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Adapt to feedback and continually improve.

Skills

Knife skills

Kitchen hustle

Flame cooking

Teamwork

Food quality

Job description

Can you flip, chop, and season like it's second nature? Are you part chef,part fire whisperer, and 100% flavor fanatic?

At the South Branch Smokehouse, we don't just cook - we craft slow-smoked, soul satisfying meals that bring people together. If you have a passion for bold seasoning and meat that falls off the bone, we want you behind the line!

At the Smokehouse, cooks play a pivotal role in delivering authentic Texas-style BBQ with a West Virginia twist. Our Cooks not only prepare and design decadent dishes for our guests, but also provide an exceptional and unforgettable experience!

Compensation: $12.50 per hour

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare and cook a variety of BBQ dishes including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and scratch-made sides following established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Follow all health regulations and proper food handling procedures.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate with team to avoid shortages.
• Work efficiently with kitchen staff to ensure timely and consistent food service.
• Communicate effectively during peak hours to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Ensure food is prepared to the restaurant’s high standards for taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Adapt to feedback and work to continually improve.

What We're Looking For:

• Knife skills, kitchen hustle, and love for the flame!
• Cooks that understand that low and slow wins the race, even in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in the kitchen setting is highly preferred, but attitude is everything.
• Familiarity with various cooking techniques, including grilling, smoking, and sauteing.
• Understanding and adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

Additional Information:Kindly, be aware that the job description provided is not an exhaustive account of the activities, duties, or responsibilities entailed for this role. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the Team Member is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Up to Par ManagementandTaylor Hospitalityare Equal Employment Opportunity companies, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

About the Company:Up to Par Management | Taylor Hospitality Vision is to be an Exceptional Hospitality and Golf Management Company built by Exceptional Team Members who are Delivering on our Purpose to Positively Impact Others.