Line Cook

Midwood Smokehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial earnings

Team incentives

Path to advancement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Midwood Smokehouse is seeking an experienced Line Cook for the Ballantyne - Toringdon Circle location in Charlotte, NC. The role requires preparing barbecue dishes from scratch, smoking meats with hardwood, and handling a flat-top grill and fryers to deliver authentic, high-quality plates.

Candidate should have at least two years of kitchen experience, strong leadership abilities, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good English communication skills.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare barbecue dishes from scratch following recipes.
• Master standard barbecue cooking methods and kitchen practices.
• Smoke meats using hardwood smokers and cook other menu items on flat-top and fryers.
• Portion products accurately and ensure plate presentation reflects authenticity.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow safety and hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Line Cook | Midwood Smokehouse | Ballantyne - Toringdon Circle

12410 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

Pay: Up to $19.00 per hour depending on experience

Friday-Sunday availability a must!

Midwood Smokehouse is dedicated to doing barbecue right—no pellets, no gas, no power outlets, just hardwood and hard work!

Midwood Smokehouse is looking to add an experienced line cook to our Ballantyne - Toringdon Circle team. We provide the Carolina's with the best BBQ the city has to offer. If you have high-volume experience in a scratch kitchen, we would love to meet you! This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Charlotte’s largest food groups with endless growth potential.

Why Join The Midwood Smokehouse Team?

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

• Substantial Earnings Potential: Competitive pay in a casual restaurant environment!
• Fun Incentives: Participate in exciting team incentives, outings and events
• Path to Advancement: Real opportunities for growth, with many of our line cooks becoming the next wave of key employees and sous chefs.
• Flexible Scheduling: Flexible work hours to fit your personal needs.

Line Cook daily responsibilities include:

• Create mouth-watering barbecue dishes from scratch, following our recipes to produce consistent and high-quality results.
• Master and adhere to standard barbecue cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen practices.
• Smoke a variety of meats, including pork, beef, chicken, and ribs, using traditional hardwood smokers. Additionally, cook other menu items using a flat-top grill and fryers.
• Portion all products accurately, follow recipes precisely, and ensure that plate presentation showcases the authenticity of our barbecue.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhere to sanitization standards, and follow all food handling guidelines to ensure safety and hygiene.

We Are Looking for a Line Cook who:

• Is able to lead a team to consistently produce excellent results.
• Can excel in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Has at least two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Has good English communication skills.
• Is comfortable standing for long periods and can lift up to 50 pounds, if needed.
• Has the flexibility to work weekends and some holidays.

Join the Midwood Smokehouse family and be part of a team dedicated to delivering the best barbecue and culinary experience to our guests!

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.