Prep cook

Citybbq; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms and shoes

Flexible scheduling

Annual scholarship opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Citybbq in Kentwood, Michigan is looking to hire team members for various positions including Cashier, Counter Server, and Kitchen Staff. Enjoy competitive hourly rates ranging from $13 to $18, with additional benefits like free BBQ, flexible scheduling, and health insurance options. We value hospitality and teamwork, making it a great place for both experienced and new employees to thrive.

Join an award-winning team dedicated to serving great food while fostering a family-like atmosphere. We offer benefits that include paid time off, 401(k) matching, and an annual scholarship opportunity.

Qualifications

• Provide great backyard hospitality for guests.
• Work in a fast and independent manner.
• Contribute to the team by taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and smoke meats and cook sides from scratch.
• Provide excellent service at front and back of house.
• Maintain high standards for food preparation and sanitation.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Food preparation

Job description

Join an award-winning team built around genuine hospitality, teamwork, and craft.

City Barbeque is HIRING!

Hourly Rates Range from $13-$18 per hour!

Great BBQ helps us grow, serving and creating happiness is the goal. Whether you're looking for a fun, fulfilling job, or a career that takes you places, there's a way for you to thrive at City Barbeque. Whether you prefer a front- or back-of-house experience, there's a place for you on the team. City Barbeque teammates carve smoked‑on‑site meats, craft sides from scratch, and cultivate an atmosphere of genuine backyard hospitality in every joint, every day. No matter the role, the opportunities for growth are unmatched.

Front of House:

• Cashier - walk in/drive‑thru
• Counter Server - expo, curbside, and guest services

Back of House:

• Pits - prepare and smoke meats
• Boards - line cook, meat cutter
• Prep - prepare sides and desserts from scratch (and help with catering orders)
• Dishwasher - dishwasher, utility

JOINT TEAMMATE PAY & BENEFITS

• Reviews (with opportunities for raises) twice a year
• Bi‑weekly pay or Daily pay options*
• Up to $2,400/year in free BBQ
• 25% discount when off the clock
• Free uniforms and slip‑resistant shoes
• Vacation pay*
• Holiday pay (four holidays paid - time and a half)
• 401(k) match up to 4% of salary*
• Annual scholarship opportunity (up to $3,000/year)
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 60 days)*
• Paid basic life insurance*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Short‑term disability*
• Bereavement pay
• A variety of healthcare benefits and programs, including accident and hospital insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and more*
• Purchasing Power Credit alternative
• Access to City Cares, our teammate assistance fund, for qualifying instances of hardship or disaster
• Access to counseling and community resources via our Employee Assistance Plan

*for eligible teammates

QUALITY FOOD - MADE BY - QUALITY PEOPLE

Everyone likes to say it, but we really mean it: we're like one big family. After a taste of our incredible culture (not to mention the city’s best barbeque), folks can't wait to join the team. City Barbeque teammates love to serve, have fun at work, and are eager to grow. We take care of our people with advancement opportunities, great pay and benefits, a dedication to work/life balance, and-of course-the best free food. Enjoy it all when you join the City Barbeque family.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Provide great backyard hospitality for guests
• Work in a fast and independent manner
• Can cross‑train and work multiple stations
• Consistently follow proper recipes and procedures
• Maintain our high standards for food preparation and sanitation
• Contribute to the team by taking initiative and will pitch‑in to help others

To promote good teamwork, daily tasks include:

• Arrive on time for each shift and practice proper time reporting (punch in and out accurately)
• Complete hot food prep assignments by following recipes accurately, neatly, and according to sanitation guidelines
• Work in collaboration to prepare take out and catering orders in a timely fashionFollow station checklists and cleaning lists consistently and thoroughly
• Provide a positive attitude when interacting with teammates and guests

City Barbeque participates in E-Verify. To learn more, please visit: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf