Assistant Pitmaster

At Smokin J's BBQ we strive to make our customers feel like the luckiest people in San Diego. We do this by paying attention to the details. Our meats are slow-smoked and pulled or sliced to order and everything is made in-house from scratch. The attention to detail extends to the front of house where all our customers are greeted as friends and we create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome.

We are looking for fun, high-energy, cooks who want to learn the intricacies of slow-smoked BBQ. You will be working alongside our Pitmaster, preparing proteins and working our 1000 gallon smokers.

**BENEFITS**:

- Health Insurance (we pay half)
- Roth IRA retirement plan
- Paid Sick Leave (40 hours/year after 90 days employment)
- Discounted food and beverage during shift
- "FULL SHIFT PROMISE": We will not send you home or cut your shift early even if we are slow
- ALL POSITIONS, including cooks and dishwashers, participate in TIP POOL which adds $7-9/hour

**REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS**:

- Must be able to work nights (6:30pm - 3am)
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and certain holidays.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach above your head and do repetitive hand movements, i.e. chopping, cutting, walking, lifting.
- Required to wear proper attire.
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**Assistant Pitmaster POSITION**: This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week. We will never cut your scheduled shift short, even if we are slow We are looking for cooks who work fast with strong attention to detail, with a desire to serve only THE BEST food. The kitchen is friendly, but the standards are high. You will be responsible for learning and mastering all of our recipes and understanding how to maintain smoker temperature, fire control, getting meat on the smoker, and wrapping it. Cooks are expected to clean before, during, and after shifts and maintain spotless workstations.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of dishes served
- Responsible for knowing and understanding menu items, safety guidelines, sanitation guidelines, and will be required to obtain Food Handlers Certification.
- Can work with necessary restaurant equipment safely and with care
- Shows up when scheduled
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station and contributes to cleanliness of all parts of the kitchen to ensure smooth service and sanitation guidelines
- Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly in accordance with health department standards
- Closes the kitchen properly, opens kitchen properly, follows lists made and adds to them when necessary
- PAY FOR COOKS WITH EXPERIENCE: Cooks with experience and who excel in the Stage can expect to make _**_$26-$28/hr _**_($19/hr starting pay + tips, which range from $7-9/hr)._

Smokin J's is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Working at Smokin J's BBQ**:

- Health insurance
- No strict dress code