Prep Cook - Suffolk

Redwood Smoke Shack; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time hours and flexible schedule

Guaranteed 2 days off each week incl.

No late nights

Employee discounts and paid training

Paid time off, 401k matching, and more

Tips & Bonus pay

Job summary

Redwood Smoke Shack is seeking an immediate prep cook in Virginia. The role focuses on preparing house-made sides, sauces, and desserts, plus meat trimming, in a Texas-inspired BBQ setting.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in high-volume kitchens, strong knife skills, and the ability to scale recipes and manage tasks during shifts. Competitive pay and benefits offered for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent knife skills and culinary professionalism.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing house-made sides, sauces, and desserts; trim meat.
• Ensure quality of products received and prepared.

Skills

Independence in fast-paced environment

Knife skills

Culinary passion

Communication skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Recipe scaling & measurement

Shift planning & self-management

Work ethic & willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Redwood Smoke Shack - Immediate Prep Cook Needed

Are you passionate about Texas-inspired BBQ and creating mouth-watering, delicious dishes? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can showcase your talent and skills? Join Redwood Smoke Shack where we are dedicated to delivering the best quality BBQ experience to our customers.

We pride ourselves on providing the absolute best work environment in the restaurant industry. We only hire individuals who will be a good fit with our current team. If you are willing to show up, work hard, and learn, we’d love the chance to speak with you about joining the crew this summer.

Job Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent knife skills
• Be culinary professional with a passion for food and barbeque
• Be articulate and able to listen and communicate effectively
• Have at least 3 years experience in high volume kitchens
• Have the ability to scale recipes up or down by multiplying and dividing fractions and converting units of measurement
• Be able to self-manage, prioritize tasks and plan out your shift accordingly
• Possess an excellent work ethic and desire to learn and continually grow
• Have reliable transportation

Job Overview:

• Assist in the preparation of of our house made sides, sauces, desserts as well as meat trimming
• Ensure the quality of the product received & made

It would be great if:

• You have experience cooking on a smoker or with live fire
• You have high volume prep experience
• You have leadership experience
• You have experience trimming meat and making sausage

Job Perks:

• Full time hours and flexible schedule
• Guaranteed 2 days off each week including Sundays
• No late nights
• Employee discounts and paid training
• Paid time off, 401k matching, and other benefits
• Highly competitive, industry leading pay
• Tips & Bonus pay

Location:

3881 Bridge Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435

From the humble beginnings of Bob Roberts, Owner and Pitmaster, setting up in his driveway with his wife Lindsey every weekend to being at the heart of a community in the center of Ghent in Norfolk VA, Redwood Smoke Shack has definitely changed the scene of what BBQ looks like in Hampton Roads. Redwood Smoke Shack is a Texas inspired BBQ joint continually pushing the envelope with outrageous, mouth-watering specials and handcrafted BBQ that will leave you coming back for more.
At Redwood, we are a Texas inspired BBQ joint. That means large cuts of meat, like brisket, seasoned with just salt and black pepper, and then cooked low and slow over indirect heat using real wood fire bbq pits. Redwood strives to have the best quality products available and partners with purveyors of high quality meat providers such as Prairie Fresh. Redwood is also the only place in Hampton Roads where you can find Texas’ very own Big Red soda on tap. Redwood strives to give you a unique experience from the moment you enter the restaurant. With interactive counter service, you are instantly involved in the selection and assembly of your BBQ meats and sides. With standards such as beef brisket, pulled pork and ribs this is a BBQ lovers dream. To take it one step further, Redwood offers ridiculous daily specials such as the Feast Mode Burger, the Big @$$ Beef Ribs and an assortment of of Pork Belly burnt ends. If you’re in Hampton Roads and you love BBQ or just love hanging out with a good crowd, Redwood Smoke Shack is where you want to be. Come on down to the location in Ghent or our Virginia Beach location and enjoy some amazing handcrafted BBQ.