BOH/Cook Restaurant Staff

City Barbeque•Lexington, KY

About The Position

BOH/Cook Restaurant Staff work in back-of-house restaurant positions, including prep cook, meat carver (“Boards”), smoker operator (“Pits”), and dishwasher. Team members prepare food according to recipes and sanitation guidelines, help fulfill takeout and catering orders, monitor food levels, and maintain clean workstations. The role calls for a fast, independent working style, flexibility to work across multiple stations, initiative, and a positive, collaborative attitude toward teammates and guests. The employer offers competitive pay with the possibility of bonuses, free meals during shifts, meal discounts on days off, and opportunities for growth into management. Teammates averaging at least 30 hours per week are eligible for vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance. The posting also mentions medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for eligible full-time teammates, 401(k) eligibility after one year, an annual college scholarship opportunity, an Employment Assistance Program, and training for personal and job development.

Requirements

Work in a fast and independent manner.
Be able to cross-train and work multiple stations.
Follow recipes and procedures consistently.
Maintain high standards for food preparation and sanitation.
Take initiative and help teammates.
Provide positive hospitality to guests and teammates.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time for each shift and report time accurately by punching in and out.
Complete hot and cold food preparation assignments by following recipes and sanitation guidelines.
Collaborate with the team to prepare takeout and catering orders in a timely manner.
Monitor food levels on the line and communicate with the prep cook as appropriate.
Follow station checklists and cleaning lists consistently and thoroughly.
Provide a positive attitude when interacting with teammates and guests.
Work independently at a fast pace and contribute to the team by taking initiative and helping others.
Cross-train and work at multiple stations.
Maintain high standards for food preparation and sanitation.

Benefits

Competitive pay with the possibility to earn bonuses.
Free meals during shifts and meal discounts on days off.
Vacation for employees averaging at least 30 hours per week.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees averaging at least 30 hours per week.
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for eligible full-time teammates.
401(k) retirement savings eligibility after one year of employment.
Annual college scholarship opportunity.
Employment Assistance Program.
Training to support personal and job development.
Growth potential for management.