Pit Cook

Coma Coffee Roasters; Dardenne Prairie (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarfire Smoke House – Dardenne Prairie is seeking a Pit Cook to support our kitchen team and help operate the smoker. This entry-level role offers a great opportunity to learn real kitchen skills while joining a team that takes food seriously.

You’ll assist with smoking and preparing meat, support daily food prep and kitchen setup, and help maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards. Training provided; growth opportunities in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• No experience required—we’ll train the right person.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Reliable, on time, and takes direction well.
• Interest in cooking, BBQ, or kitchen work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with smoking and preparing various cuts of meat.
• Support daily food prep and kitchen setup.
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
• Work with the Chef on meat counts and daily prep needs.
• Keep prep areas stocked and ready for service.
• Jump in where needed to support the kitchen team.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Pit Cook

Sugarfire Smoke House – Dardenne Prairie

About Sugarfire

Sugarfire Smoke House is known for doing barbecue differently—scratch kitchens, high-quality ingredients, and a team that takes pride in the craft. We move fast, we stay organized, and we care about doing things the right way.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Pit Cook to support our kitchen team and help execute one of the most important parts of our operation—the smoker.

This is an entry-level position, but it’s a great opportunity to learn real kitchen skills and be part of a team that takes food seriously.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with smoking and preparing various cuts of meat

• Support daily food prep and kitchen setup

• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards

• Work with the Chef on meat counts and daily prep needs

• Keep prep areas stocked and ready for service

• Jump in where needed to support the kitchen team

What We’re Looking For

• No experience required—we’ll train the right person

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Reliable, on time, and takes direction well

• Interest in cooking, BBQ, or kitchen work is a plus

Why This Role Matters

The Pit Cook plays a key role in preparing the product Sugarfire is known for. This position directly impacts food quality and consistency every day.