Night Shift Pit Master — BBQ & Smoke Chef

Terry Black S Barbecue Llc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Black's Barbecue San Antonio is seeking an Overnight Pit Cook to operate BBQ pits through the night. The role requires maintaining precise temperatures and smoke levels to ensure top-quality smoked meats according to established recipes.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, sanitation, and coordinating with day-shift staff to ensure timely service. The position is full-time and based in San Antonio, TX.

Qualifications

• Overnight Pit Cook must proficiently manage BBQ pits and smokers.
• Maintain precise temperatures and smoke levels for consistent meat quality.
• Follow food safety and sanitation protocols at all times.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently manage and operate BBQ pits, and smokers during overnight shifts, ensuring that the meats are smoked, cooked, and prepared according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain precise temperature and smoke levels within the pit or smoker, adjusting settings as necessary during the night to achieve optimal flavor, texture, and consistency of BBQ meats.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation protocols, ensuring safe handling, storage, and preparation of meats during overnight shifts, and maintain a clean and organized work area to uphold health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with other team members and the management team to coordinate the timing and readiness of BBQ meats for the following day's service, ensuring a seamless transition between night and day shifts and contributing to a smooth workflow.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of BBQ meats prepared during the night, conducting regular checks to ensure that they meet the restaurant's standards, and assist in managing inventory levels to prepare for the day ahead.
• Ability to complete tasks asked for by the management team.

Skills

BBQ pits

Temperature control

Food safety

Team communication

Inventory management

Overnight shift

Quality checks

Task execution

Job description

Terry Black's Barbecue San Antonio is seeking an Overnight Pit Cook to operate BBQ pits through the night. The role requires maintaining precise temperatures and smoke levels to ensure top-quality smoked meats according to established recipes.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, sanitation, and coordinating with day-shift staff to ensure timely service. The position is full-time and based in San Antonio, TX.