Smoker - Salt + Smoke-Ballpark Village

Salt + Smoke•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

ABOUT SALT + SMOKE: If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt + Smoke! The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, and South County neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do! Our Mission: BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are. To learn more about our values and what we stand for, please click the link below to learn more! Salt + Smoke Values SMOKER YOU'RE A GREAT MATCH FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU: If you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, can simultaneously have a commitment for excellence, hospitality, multi-task, and remain positive and upbeat, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a talented Smoker with a passion for service, hospitality, and a commitment to helping the restaurant run smoothly, for the Back of the House.

Requirements

Must possess a deep understanding of barbeque cuisine and have a passion to be the best.
Advanced understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills.
Capable of using slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
Ability to be organized and capable of multi-tasking with efficiency.
Ability to work in a face paced environment.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Ability to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.
Ability to carry and lift up to 50 to 80 lbs frequently.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1+ of cooking, prep or cutting meat/butcher experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The Smoker is responsible for the preparation and smoking of meats following our recipes to produce perfect and consistent results.
Trim, rub, slice, and smoke meats.
Cook properly all food items within established time standards and follow all standardized recipes.
Calculate and write production levels and pars.
Operate and check smokers for proper settings, functionality, and temperatures.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning workstations, equipment, and utensils.
Exceed quality standards and provide superior food products and services.
Understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety, and equipment usage.
Understand and comply with proper food preparation, cooking, handling, and storage.
Assist in putting away incoming orders and deliveries.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.