Pit Master/Meat Cutter

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Employer-paid life insurance

Vacation for eligible team members

Life Assistance Program

Bar-B-Q Family Fund

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is seeking a pitmaster to own the pit and meat operation, running smokers with skill, cutting and portioning to spec, and monitoring quality. You’ll manage inventory and waste, follow procedures, and uphold safety and sanitation to protect our brand.

The ideal candidate has pitmaster, meat cutter, or line cook experience, is disciplined, consistent, and takes pride in the craft. This hands-on, high-energy role offers growth from pit to kitchen manager and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience as pitmaster, meat cutter, line cook, expediter, or prep cook.
• Disciplined and consistent, proud of the craft.
• Low-and-slow cooking is in your approach and you build a reputation.

Responsibilities

• Own the pit and meat operation: run our smokers with skill and consistency, cut and portion to spec, and monitor the quality of every pound of smoked meat.
• Manage inventory and food waste in the pit and meat area, follow process and procedure to the letter.
• Maintain safety and sanitation, ensuring the brand quality from your station.

Skills

Pitmaster experience

Meat cutter

Line cook

Expediter

Prep cook

Discipline

Consistency

Pride in craft

Job description

What You'll Do

Own the pit and meat operation: run our smokers with skill and consistency, cut and portion to spec, and monitor the quality of every pound of smoked meat that leaves your station. You'll manage inventory and food waste in the pit and meat area, follow process and procedure to the letter, and hold the line on safety and sanitation, because the whole brand rides on what comes off your smoker.

Who You Are

Your experience as a pitmaster, meat cutter, line cook, expediter, or prep cook is wanted here. You're disciplined, consistent, and genuinely proud of the craft. Low and slow isn't just how we cook. It's how you build a reputation.

What We Give You

• Competitive pay and flexible schedules
• Discounted meals (you'll be eating well)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employer-paid life insurance, and vacation for eligible team members
• Life Assistance Program and Bar-B-Q Family Fund, because we take care of our own
• Real advancement, from the pit to kitchen manager and beyond

Our Values

Be Honest. Be Respectful. Be Committed. Be Disciplined. Be Supportive.

The Physical Stuff

This role is hands-on and high-energy. You'll be on your feet up to 8+ hours a day in a live kitchen, lifting up to 50 lbs, with constant exposure to heat. Bending, reaching, climbing, and equipment operation are all part of the craft.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Jim 'N' Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Other job-related duties may be assigned as business needs require.