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Pit Cook

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Southside Market & Barbeque - Hutto

Hutto, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/11/2026

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Job Description

Southside Market & Barbeque seeks the right people for the right opportunities!

We are interested in adding folks to our team that are as authentic as our food.

The BBQ business isn't like fast food or a full-service restaurant. We consider ourselves quick service, cafeteria style. Our guests come in the front door and our greeted by out Ice Cream/ Market attendant. They go in through the corral and order at the counter with the Guest Service Rep. After, they slide down to the register and their food is ready by the time they pay! We're in the people business, we just happen to serve good BBQ. We want to hire folks that value teamwork and have pride in the hard work we do. If you interview, we'll discuss the types of positions we have, what type of position you re looking for, growth and advancement opportunities! Even if we're fully staffed, we're always looking for new leaders that can thrive with Southside. The Pit is the back bone of what we do. We look for skilled cooks with pride in what they make. If you've got the right cooking experience, even if it isn't BBQ but you want to learn, we want to teach. We are currently looking to add a Pit Cook to our team in Hutto, TX. The BBQ industry isn't your typical kitchen. We cook low and slow and by the book. We make consistent, premium, authentic Texas BBQ. As the oldest BBQ joint in the state, have a lot of pride in the food we serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESPit ProductionFollow all recipe, safety and sanitation standardsRegulate production according to business needsBuild and maintain wood fires in pitsMaintain cleanliness and organization of pit areaCommunicate with Line to keep product stockedPrepare and stock seasoned meat for productionPerform other related duties, as required.

Education and/or ExperienceFood Handler Certificate required (or ability to obtain at hire).Prior BBQ cooking experience preferred. OR professional cooking experience working with a variety of meat. Not fast food.

Comfortable working in a recipe driven cooking position.

Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English for all job related circumstances.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

While performing the duties of this job, he/she is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. He/she is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. He/she must often lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The ambient temperature of the pit area is significantly higher than the restaurant interior due to the proximity of the wood burning fires.

PerksFull Time BenefitsTuition Reimbursement Program
  • up to 100% paid college tuition25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise itemsShift meal discount of $8.75 per day401K
  • Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramFocused Leadership Development ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short
  • term and Long
  • term Disability1 week Vacation pay/year
  • accrual starts on day 11 week Sick pay/year
  • accrual starts on day 1ALL
COMPANY HOLIDAY
Closures Paid
  • Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter if normally scheduled for day it occurs onFull time set Schedules