Smoke House Operator

Jack Stack Barbecue•Alma, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Smoke House Cook is responsible for producing the meats needed for the business day in accordance with JBQ Meats quality standards, procedures, and recipe specifications. The cook follows established cooking, lethality, and cooling procedures to ensure wholesome products and compliance with USDA standards and the HACCP/SOP Plan. The position also supports food safety while training other pit cooks. The cook prepares meats and sides, maintains controlled and safe fires, and ensures the pit area and equipment remain organized, clean, and sanitary. The role works in a manufacturing environment that may be hot, noisy, slippery, cold, wet, refrigerated, or humid, and requires use of designated PPE and compliance with plant safety procedures. Jack Stack BBQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through.
Ability to think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
Ability to work under pressure to meet production schedules.
Ability to transport cases of received goods to the workstation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to frequent changes on the production line.
Ability to use senses to ensure quality standards are met.
Ability to comprehend and follow recipes and instructions.
Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision and work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team.
Ability to perform physical job requirements, including bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, lifting, standing, walking, repetitive motion, and using heavy machinery.
Ability to lift arms above the head and lift up to 50 pounds individually; follow policy and procedure for team lifting loads over 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform related tasks.
Must follow manufacturing best practices and plant safety protocols.
Must wear required PPE, including designated hairnets, beard nets, gloves, cut gloves, safety glasses, and smocks, as applicable.
Must wear dedicated non-slip shoes and the correct color-coded smock in designated plant areas.
No piercings or jewelry are allowed on the manufacturing floor.
Must complete safety training by the established deadline and report injuries to management immediately.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of grill experience with a wood fire.
Knowledge of Southern Pride equipment.

Responsibilities

Complete opening duties according to USDA standards.
Ensure food quality throughout the plant, from raw materials to finished goods.
Maintain food quality and follow food safety standards while training other pit cooks.
Ensure products meet lethality and cooling requirements under USDA standards and the HACCP/SOP Plan.
Cook products to established standards, recipe specifications, and quality requirements.
Maintain controlled and safe fires.
Prepare meats and sides according to recipes and quality indicators.
Use, clean, and maintain equipment and tools properly, safely, and as intended.
Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the pit area and workstations, correct deficiencies, and maintain standards throughout the shift.
Inform Leadership of shortages before items run out and request assistance during busy periods as needed.
Assist team members with assigned duties and tasks.
Minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food costs.
Break down the workstation and complete closing duties according to facility standards.
Follow GMPs, USDA requirements, sanitation and health regulations, company standards, policies, procedures, appearance standards, and uniform standards.
Follow plant safety processes, including ergonomics and lifting practices, Lock Out Tag Out procedures, PPE requirements, and injury reporting.