Kitchen Staff

Stephenville, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $9.50 - $14.00

Job Description

Hard Eight BBQ is a family-owned and operated barbecue restaurant that originated in 2003 in Stephenville, Texas. Founded by the late Phillip Nivens, his wife Vicki, and their son-in-law Chad Decker along with his wife Carie, the establishment has since grown to become a well-known name in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with five locations. Hard Eight BBQ prides itself on delivering an authentic Texas-style barbecue experience, serving meats directly from a traditional serving pit, ensuring a flavor that resonates deeply with barbecue enthusiasts. The restaurant embraces a culture of quality, tradition, and community, making it a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike who seek genuine Texas barbecue.

Job Requirements

education equivalent to high school diploma or GED
Texas Food Handlers certification
ability to work standing for long periods
ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation
effective communication skills
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
ability to work as part of a team
willingness to perform cleaning duties
availability to work flexible hours including weekends
ability to handle raw foods safely.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Texas Food Handlers certification
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Job Duties

Summary: Prepares food needed for to-go, pickup, line, delivery, and catering orders
Works at constant speed to ensure orders go out at appropriate time
Maintains communication with line to keep fried items stocked
Follows orders and thinks ahead to prepare for the next day by performing the following duties
Other duties may be assigned
Prepares hot and cold food items
Communicates with line/to-go staff, pit staff, and management about order and ready times
Cooks necessary food items to prepare for future needs
Handles raw foods such as chicken and beef
Washes dirty dishes
Wiping down counters/sanitize area
Maintains clean area at all times
Organizes walk-in cooler and freezer
Reads catering, pickup, and to-go orders and takes necessary steps to prepare required food
Assists in taking food trays to line
Assists pit area by putting dishes away
Assures cleaning schedules are completed
Performs other duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds