Pit-Master/Line Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Pit-Master/Line 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 2209 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Be a part of the winning team at Home Team BBQ! With top-of-the-industry pay, great benefits for our full-time employees, and award-winning cuisine, let us show you why Home Team is the place to be!

Job Description:

The Line Cook / Pit Master is responsible for preparing high-quality food, including smoked meats, seasonings, and sauces, while ensuring the smooth operation of all restaurant production areas. This position requires expertise in both traditional kitchen operations and smoking techniques, working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to maintain the highest food quality standards.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements:

Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in all areas of restaurant production, including all menu items supplied by the kitchen. Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of all food items. Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the culinary team. Maintain a clean and organized station while practicing good safety and sanitation skills during prep and service times. Set up and maintain steam tables, ensuring proper water levels and heated food to appropriate temperatures for service. Follow prep lists created by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef, adhering to established recipes. Prepare food items efficiently while maintaining the highest food safety and presentation standards. Work as an early morning (5:00 am) keyholder, ensuring reliability and timeliness. Manage raw meat handling, smoking processes, and fire maintenance for optimal cooking results. Operate and maintain multiple smokers, handling various proteins under time constraints. Monitor food quality, ensuring consistency in seasoning, texture, and presentation. Load and unload smokers, coolers, and dry storage areas, assist in checking in orders, packaging products, and catering needs. Adapt to daily changing restaurant needs with flexibility and efficiency. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy. Prioritize and organize work efficiently, following through with assigned tasks. Maintain composure and use good judgment to resolve problems in a fast-paced environment. Meet production schedules and food display timelines. Handle multiple tasks professionally while working under pressure. Follow recipes precisely, adjusting them as needed to maintain consistency. Work in an intense, high-temperature environment, often under extreme heat and stress. Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work environment at all times.

Physicality Requirements:

100%

• Stands during entire shift. 100%
• Ability to work in a high-temperature environment. 75%
• Reaches, bends, and stoops frequently. 40%
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. 20%
• Carries 40 lbs. about ten times per shift over medium distances (20-30 feet). 10%
• Verbally communicates with fellow co-workers.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way represents a contract for employment. As with all positions at the company, employment is considered “at will” or voluntary on the part of both the company and the employee. Employment is not for a set period and may be terminated by either party with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift Morning shift

Work Location:

In person