Grill Cook - Plaza

Jack Stack Barbecue; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Stack Barbecue in Kansas City is seeking a Grill Cook to ensure the production of high-quality grilled items. The ideal candidate will be responsible for grilling all foods for guests’ orders, maintaining cleanliness in the grill area, and building fires with hickory wood. Must be at least 18 years old and able to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. A collaborative spirit is essential as you will also assist team members during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for grilling all foods for guests’ orders.
• Maintains cleanliness of the grill area and workstations.
• Builds fires in the pit using hickory wood.

Skills

Grill experience with wood fire

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Summary

Responsible for production of superior quality grilled items in a manner consistent with restaurant standards, procedures and plating guide specifications. Maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Title: Grill Cook

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Essential Functions

• Completes opening duties according to restaurant standards.
• Builds fires in pit, using hickory wood to obtain a bed of live coals.
• Responsible for maintaining a controlled and safe fire.
• Prepares all side items in preparation for service.
• Responsible for grilling all foods for guests’ orders.
• Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; uses equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Inspects the cleanliness and organization of the grill area and workstations; rectifies any deficiencies. Maintains throughout the shift.
• Informs the Kitchen Manager of any shortages before items run out.
• Communicates any assistance needed during busy periods to the Kitchen Manager to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Assists other team members in completing their assigned duties and tasks.
• Minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Breaks down workstation and completes closing duties according to restaurant standards.
• Maintains and strictly abides by sanitation/health regulations.
• Adheres to appearance and uniform standards.
• Adheres to all restaurant standards, policies and procedures.
• Additional duties may be assigned as the needs arise.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Grill experience with a wood fire is preferred.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests’ food orders.
• Ability to transport cases of received goods to workstation.
• Ability to work in an extremely hot, noisy and sometimes close environment.
• Ability to use senses to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand or walk constantly, 100% of shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, lift, push and pull materials throughout shift.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Statement

Jack Stack BBQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

Jack Stack BBQ is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to perform any other job‑related duties assigned by their manager.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Fiorella’s Jack Stack is an at‑will employer.