BBQ Prep Cook - Part Time

Bones BBQ Smokehouse & Grill

Line Cook / Prep Cook

At Bone’s BBQ Smokehouse & Grill, we believe BBQ isn’t just food- it’s an experience. Behind the scenes, our kitchen is where the magic happens. We’re talking early-morning smokers rolling, brisket slicing, cornbread baking, and the kind of teamwork that keeps plates full and guests happy. If you can handle heat (literally), stay cool under pressure, and take pride in crafting bold, high-quality BBQ, we want you on our crew.

Who We Are Looking For

• A strong work ethic and pride in your craft. You show up ready to prep, cook, season, and serve quality food every single shift.
• Kitchen hustle. You move fast, keep your station clean, and handle rushes with calm, professional execution.
• Team-first mindset. You communicate well with the rest of the kitchen and front-of-house, knowing timing is everything.
• Reliability. Your team counts on you to show up, stay focused, and keep the line running smoothly.
• Experience is a plus, but attitude matters most. We will train the right people who want to learn the Bones BBQ way.

Essential Duties:

• Preparing, cooking, and plating Bones BBQ menu items with speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and well-organized station throughout the shift.
• Following all recipes, prep lists, portioning standards, and cooking procedures.
• Ensuring meat, sides, and sauces are properly prepared, held, and rotated (FIFO).
• Communicating with servers and expo to keep orders flowing smoothly and timed correctly.
• Monitoring food quality and presentation so every plate meets Bones’ standards.
• Assisting with opening, closing, and deep cleaning duties as assigned.
• Working with the team to keep the kitchen safe, efficient, and running like a well-oiled smoker.
• Taking ownership of your station and contributing to a smooth kitchen operation during all service periods.

Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes and prep instructions.
• Excellent communication with kitchen teammates and front-of-house staff.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to stay level-headed under pressure.
• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, take feedback, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and scheduled training meetings.
• Ability to adapt to changes in menu, procedures, and kitchen flow.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Willingness to complete all required training and certifications.

Experience & Requirements:

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• ServeSafe Food Handler or Manager certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred.
• In-person job- must be located near the job site.
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Bones BBQ & Smokehouse cares about the health and safety of our employees. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bones BBQ & Smokehouse is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Bones BBQ & Smokehouse will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20