Prep Cook

Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q is a well-established and loved restaurant chain known for its authentic Southern-style barbecue cuisine. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality, scratch-made food in a warm and inviting atmosphere, creating a dining experience that feels like a visit to a family gathering. With a commitment to community values and customer satisfaction, Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q has built a loyal customer base and a strong reputation within the food service industry. The restaurant operates with a clear set of core values that emphasize honesty, respect, commitment, discipline, and support, fostering a positive and motivating work environment for all team members.

The Prep Cook role at Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q is vital to the kitchen’s success, responsible for coordinating, organizing, and preparing food items from scratch using established recipes, standards, and procedures. This position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17 to $20, depending on experience, making it an attractive opportunity for culinary professionals with backgrounds as Pitmasters, Meat Cutters, Line Cooks, Expediters, Prep Cooks, or Fry/Salad Chefs. The role demands meticulous attention to detail in measuring ingredients, managing shelf life, and maintaining the highest food quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with safety regulations.

As a Prep Cook, you will be working in a vibrant, upbeat kitchen environment where teamwork and communication are essential. The position requires an individual who is passionate about guest service, able to thrive in a fast-paced setting, and committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Employees are encouraged to uphold the company’s values by acting with integrity, showing humility and kindness to fellow team members, and consistently committing to the JNN way of working. Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q also prioritizes the professional growth of its staff by providing opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate various lifestyles and commitments, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Team members enjoy discounted meals and benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. The restaurant is committed to supporting its employees with a 401K retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance, vacation benefits for eligible individuals, and additional support programs such as a Life Assistance Program and Team Member Assistance Fund. These initiatives reflect Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q’s dedication to the well-being and success of its employees.

Joining Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q means becoming part of a family-oriented culture that values every individual's contribution. The core values of honesty, respect, commitment, discipline, and support are the foundation of the work environment, encouraging staff members to work collaboratively and support one another. This role is perfect for someone looking to advance their culinary skills while working for a company that genuinely cares about its team and customers alike.