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Back of House Team Member

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026 CLOSED ON 8/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back of House Team Member position at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill?

About The Back Of House

Back of House positions are Line Cook, Dishwasher, Prep Cook and Grill Cook, all working together seamlessly to create scratch-made dishes in a fast pace environment. Back of House Team Members at Firebirds work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to create an extraordinary experience for guests through attention to detail in cleanliness, restocking, and organization of their station.

What You Can Expect From Us

Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an important part of our brand. We ensure that our back of house team members receive extensive training and development, are continuously set up for success, and feel welcomed in our Firebirds family! Never worked in a kitchen before but have a passion for learning more? It will be our pleasure to start you in a role where you can train and develop skillsets in a scratch kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

What We Expect of You:

  • Fast, efficient and able to produce a quality product in a timely manner
  • Equipped with proper hygiene and uniform standards
  • Practices good safety habits when using equipment and handling food
  • Be Neat, Clean, and Organized
  • Completes closing & weekly cleaning checklists
  • Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

What’s In It For You

  • Flexible schedules! Time-off on holidays— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closure on Christmas Eve!
  • Competitive hourly wage
  • New store openings— we are growing and with growth comes opportunities for advancement!
  • Extensive training and development— we focus on building your knowledge during training and it doesn't stop there--continued education is a focus to make sure our team members are experts in their positions.
  • Benefits for eligible team members—medical and paid time-off!
  • Team member motivation— discounted meals, exhilarating contests, and thrilling prizes!

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Working kitchen knowledge
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
  • Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours a day
  • Ability to bend, kneel, and lift items frequently weighing up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all team members
  • Must have reliable transportation to work

18 age requirements for BOH positions

You may also apply in person at your local Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Monday through Friday between 2 pm and 4 pm!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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.

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