Line Cook

Line Cook | Midwood Smokehouse | Charlotte, NC

Location: 409 W Johnson St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Pay: starting at $19 per hour, depending on experience

About Us

At Midwood Smokehouse, we do barbecue right: no pellets, no gas, no power outlets, just hardwood and hard work. We serve the Carolinas some of the best BBQ in Charlotte, and we’re part of one of the city’s largest food groups, so there’s room to grow. We’re a busy, team-first kitchen that takes pride in doing barbecue the right way, and we’re looking for a Line Cook to join us. If you have high-volume, scratch-kitchen experience, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Midwood Smokehouse?

• Competitive pay in a casual, high-energy restaurant
• Team incentives, outings, and events
• Real growth: many of our line cooks become key employees and sous chefs
• Scheduling flexibility outside of required weekend shifts
• Employee Discount

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items on the line, including grill, fryer, sauté, and cold station, to our recipes and quality standards
• Plate and present dishes consistently and quickly during busy lunch, dinner, and weekend rushes
• Set up and stock your station before service and break it down and clean it afterward
• Portion, slice, and handle smoked meats and prep sides according to spec
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures, including proper labeling and temperature logs
• Communicate with servers, expo, and kitchen leadership to keep tickets moving
• Help with receiving, rotating, and organizing inventory
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years of kitchen prep and cooking experience
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure
• Reliable, punctual, and a good teammate
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Available Friday-Sunday, plus some holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience in barbeque is preferred

Apply todayand join the Midwood Smokehouse family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwood Smokehouse is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We’re your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but Cackalacky hickory hardwood and hard work to make the best barbecue around. We celebrate barbecue styles from across the country. Texas brisket, Memphis-style ribs, Kansas City burnt ends, and—of course—Carolina chopped pork from our own back yards. Barbecue is for everyone, so we can’t wait to see y’all soon.

Salary

Up to $20.00 per hour

Benefits

Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Referral program

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

Weekend availability