Austin 25 (Parmer/IH35) True TX BBQ - Line Cook - Part-Time

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.50 - $1.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

meal discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job Description

This hiring opportunity is for an established restaurant environment looking to employ a skilled Line Cook / BBQ Pitmaster. The company operates in the food service industry, focusing on delivering superior fast, fresh, and friendly customer service in a fast-paced restaurant setting. This role is essential in preparing high-quality food items, meeting food safety standards, and maintaining operational efficiency in line with company standards and customer expectations. The restaurant values a collaborative team environment where each member contributes to product excellence and customer satisfaction. The position is full-time, with responsibilities that may include assisting in multiple cooking venues and catering orders, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment for culinary professionals.

The role of the Line Cook / BBQ Pitmaster involves preparing ingredients for recipes, managing food prep stations with attention to detail and culinary standards, and consistently practicing food safety and sanitation protocols. The position demands mastery of recipe preparation to accommodate raw material variations and fluctuating customer demand, which is crucial in providing a seamless dining experience. Additionally, the role requires precise packaging and plating of fresh food products alongside operational tasks like equipment handling and station maintenance. Teamwork is paramount, as is providing outstanding customer service through timely, accurate, and fresh food preparation. The candidate will also need to exhibit knowledge of menu items and assist guests promptly.

Employees will be expected to adapt to modifications in duties as directed by supervisors based on operational needs. This dynamic and hands-on role suits culinary professionals passionate about quality food production, safety standards, and customer engagement in a fast-paced environment. Candidates will find opportunities for growth, skill development, and working within a dedicated team committed to extending exceptional culinary service.

Job Requirements

HS diploma or GED (or equivalent)
1+ years experience in commercial foodservice
experience in food preparation and equipment
culinary certification or equivalent culinary training or work experience
culinary knowledge
understanding of nutritional values and ingredients
strong communication and interpersonal skills
reading and writing skills
technology skills
planning and organizing skills
culinary math skills for recipe conversion
ability to execute high-volume production
ability to function in a fast-paced, retail environment
ability to work extended hours and/or rotating schedules
ability to safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
ability to frequently stand, walk
ability to reach at waist and grasp
ability to be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic materials
ability to occasionally reach at overhead, shoulder, knee, floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements, shoulder circumduction
ability to occasionally be exposed to wet, cold, ambient temperatures, and loud noise
ability to frequently be exposed to heat
ability to lift 80 lbs and manage in excess of 80 lbs with a team lift

Job Qualifications

1+ years experience in commercial foodservice
experience in food preparation and equipment
culinary knowledge
understanding of nutritional values and ingredients
strong communication and interpersonal skills
reading and writing skills
technology skills
planning and organizing skills
culinary math skills for recipe conversion
ability to execute high-volume production
culinary certification or equivalent culinary training or work experience
high school diploma or GED (or equivalent)

Job Duties

Cuts, slices, dices, chops, food for recipe preparation
preps in accordance with recipe specifications and SOPs
prepacks condiments for prepared food items
completes tasks at assigned work station
assists in multiple cooking venues
assists in technical areas and with catering orders as needed
masters recipe preparation including daily production to account for raw material variations and customer demand
prepares, packages, and plates fresh product
performs other duties as assigned
ensures compliance with department store and standard operating procedures
properly handles and maintains temperature integrity of all ingredients, products, and equipment
maintains sanitation in food preparation areas
properly handles, operates, and maintains equipment
works as a team member to ensure a safe, clean, productive operation
provides customers a sense of urgency related to accuracy, speed, and freshness of their order
provides superior customer service at all times, including internal customer service
provides detailed knowledge of menu items, ingredients, prep methods
assists guests as needed