Line Cook — Fast-Paced BBQ Kitchen Pro

saltandsmoke; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Paid Time Off

Holiday and Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Salt + Smoke in St. Louis is seeking a Line Cook to join our high‑energy kitchen. You will prepare food to recipe standards and maintain a sanitary, fast‑paced environment while supporting both back‑of‑house and guest experience.

We value organization, reliability, and the ability to multi‑task during busy shifts. Evening, night, and weekend availability is required to join our friendly team and help us deliver great BBQ, hospitality, and consistency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of cooking or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to be organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Start prepped items and manage portions to avoid over-preparation.
• Date, rotate, and store perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line setup.
• Return unused items to storage with proper dating and labeling.
• Assist in identifying and correcting food cost issues and waste.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen line cook equipment.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with receiving orders and deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Flexible schedule

Catering travel

Education

High school diploma

1+ year kitchen experience

Job description

Salt + Smoke in St. Louis is seeking a Line Cook to join our high‑energy kitchen. You will prepare food to recipe standards and maintain a sanitary, fast‑paced environment while supporting both back‑of‑house and guest experience.

We value organization, reliability, and the ability to multi‑task during busy shifts. Evening, night, and weekend availability is required to join our friendly team and help us deliver great BBQ, hospitality, and consistency.