Battle Borne BBQ is currently searching for an experienced line cook to add to the overall depth of our team.  We need a team player who has the desire to learn about our in-house smoked, made-from-scratch recipes and wants to serve up the best BBQ in Colorado. Line Cooks ensure our guests receive a great experience that will bring them back for more.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meat for service by cutting, measuring and using portion control.
• Sets up, stocks and organizes workstations while cutting and preparing food items.
• Uses knives, measuring ladles, scoops, scales, can opener, or other kitchen equipment, tools or utensils.
• Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
• Ensures smoked meats are properly stored, processed, and plated during shifts.
• Ensures cleanliness of work area and equipment throughout shift.
• Follows health department standards for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen area.
• Follows safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work with team members, while exercising good judgment.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications

Qualifications

• Performs duties that require bending, lifting at least 50 pounds, reaching and turning.
• Knowledge of raw meat handling guidelines with ability to build and maintain fires.
• Ability to follow direction, accept constructive criticism, follow recipes, and operate independently.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing kitchen needs daily while utilizing organizational skills.
• Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools
• Effective communication skills
• Self-starter / problem solver highly desired
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow team members