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Smoker Prep Cook

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Sonny’s BBQ

Palm Harbor, FL (In Person)

$35,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/15/2026

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Job Description

Smoker Prep Cook Sonny's
BBQ - 3.5
Palm Harbor, FL Job Details $16 - $18 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Food production Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Sanitation procedures Kitchen cost control Receiving shipments Staff training Kitchen staff training Quality inspection Materials management in food and beverage Food ordering Guest services Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Stock rotation Customer complaint resolution Time management Full Job Description Looking for a workplace that values hard work and offers opportunities for long-term growth? You've come to the right place! At ACGBBQ, LLC., a licensed franchisee of Sonny's BBQ, we know our people are the heart of our success, and we're committed to taking care of our team.
Benefits for team members are:
Family-Friendly Hours Competitive Pay Eat Free when working Paid Time Off after one year Christmas and Thanksgiving Off Team Member of Quarter Awards Program Incentive Opportunities Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Additional Supplemental Benefits (Employees in non-exempt positions must complete the applicable waiting period prior to benefits enrollment.) At Sonny's BBQ, we don't just hire great people—we invest in them. When you join the ACGBBQ family , you'll be part of a team that supports you, values your contributions, and helps you grow. General Purpose To have a passion for the craft of BBQ and a desire to maintain the highest food quality according to all Sonny's and ACGBBQ standards. To take ownership of the food and food quality from your location's PIT. This includes the preparation and maintenance of quality standards for food preparation, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. Essential Duties Our Prep person is tasked with the BOH operations to ensure our guests' experience authentic BBQ and the exceptional hospitality Sonny's is known for.
Expectations include:
Follow all policies and procedures to ensure all food is prepared and cooked to quality standards. No Short Cuts and desire to hit the
BULLSEYE.
Make sure all cooked and uncooked products are rotated correctly. Adhere to sanitary and food preparation guidelines. Ensure BOH is clean and sanitary. Work with GM to monitor accurate pars for consistent and controlled truck ordering. Assist in receiving all incoming products, check quality and quantity, and store in their proper place. Execute all levels of Caterings, including our Tier 2/higher end caterings to standards. Develop an understanding of food cost and how to troubleshoot when issues arise. Develop an understanding of how to manage Actual vs. Theoretical food/inventory costs. How to identify ways to cut and/or measure waste. Be a Brand Ambassador- share a passion for BBQ. Present a professional appearance and proper language when addressing guests, co-workers, and management. Be able to train the BOH team members on proper cooking and reheating standards for the best quality product. Communicate with management of challenges that may affect standards. Collaborate with management on guest complaints and grievances with product issues. Perform any other work-related duties specified by upper management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Able to work independently and as part of a team. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Can be calm under pressure. Efficient time management skills. Ability to follow instructions and procedures. Able to work with and troubleshoot smokers and hot boxes. Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to work with sharp knives. Must be 18 years of age. Attend and successfully complete ongoing training or certification programs required by the company, federally, or by the state, as it relates to this position. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any BOH team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to handle food products and equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, including listening. The position requires continuous walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, crouching, touching, feeling, tasting, talking, hearing, wiping, and smelling. Sonny's is a fast-paced environment and requires constant human interaction and movement. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. While performing the duties of the job, you are regularly working with or near, moving mechanical parts. Must be able to work in wet and/or humid conditions for cleaning tools, pots, and pans, and required to work with cleaning chemicals. Frequent washing of the hands is required. You must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job for up to an 8-hour shift. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a detailed list of all responsibilities.

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