Pit Cook

Terry Black S Barbecue Llc; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Black's Barbecue Lockhart is hiring a Pit Cook to operate and manage our pits and smokers, smoking and cooking a variety of meats to our time-honored recipes and exacting standards.

You will season with rubs and sauces, monitor temperatures and smoke levels to achieve consistent flavor and tenderness, uphold strict food safety, and coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely service and high-quality BBQ for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and managing pits and smokers according to recipes.
• Ability to apply rubs and sauces to enhance flavor and tenderness.
• Maintain precise temperature and smoke levels to ensure consistency.
• Follow strict food safety protocols and maintain cleanliness.
• Coordinate with team to prepare meats for service.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage BBQ pits and smokers.
• Season and sauce meats to enhance flavor.
• Monitor temperature and smoke levels for consistency.
• Uphold food safety and keep a clean workspace.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely service.

Skills

BBQ pit operation

Smoke management

Meat seasoning

Food safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Pit Cook

Full Time Terry Black's Barbecue Lockhart, Lockhart, TX, US

• Proficiency in operating and managing BBQ pits, and smokers to smoke, roast, and cook various types of meat, ensuring that each item is cooked to perfection while adhering to prescribed recipes and techniques.
• Expertise in seasoning and flavoring meats with rubs, and sauces to enhance taste and tenderness, while demonstrating knowledge of different flavor profiles.
• Monitor and maintain precise temperature and smoke levels within the pit or smoker, adjusting settings as needed to achieve the desired flavor, texture, and consistency of the BBQ meats being prepared.
• Adhere strictly to food safety protocols, ensuring proper handling, storage, and preparation of meats, and maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent contamination and maintain health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other team members and the management team to communicate effectively and coordinate the timing and readiness of BBQ meats for service, contributing to a smooth workflow and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality BBQ to customers.