Job Description

About us

Old Colony Smokehouse is seeking motivated individuals who would be interested in learning to work in the bbq pit operations division of our restaurant. This is an entry-level position as a meat prep/bbq pit assistant with the opportunity for further training, leading to advancement and increased responsibilities and pay for the right individual(s).

Physical Requirements:
- Ability to comfortably stand for full shift
- Ability to lift heavy cases of meat (up to 75lbs)
- Ability to stand, reach, bend, crouch
- Ability to work in hot and/or cold environments
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

Required Skills:
- Knife skills preferred, but not required. Being comfortable working with a knife is required
- Basic math for converting recipes (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages)
- Neatness, cleanliness, and attention to detail is a must
- Must be articulate and able to communicate effectively
- Ability to self-manage without constant oversight
- Ability to time-manage in order to complete required tasks during shift

General Duties:
- Trim and season raw meat and poultry products
- Weigh raw and cooked meats to calculate yields
- Operate grinders, slicers, and other manual and mechanical processing equipment
- Make sausage
- Chop/shred/cut/season/portion and plate/package cooked meat and poultry products to order for customers
- Answer customer questions and general conversation
- Daily setup and breakdown/cleanup of work area
- Check-in and put away deliveries
- Make rubs, sauces, brines, and marinades
- Assist pitmaster in smoker loading & unloading and fire management
- Occasional loading/splitting/stacking of firewood
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- General cleaning and other duties as needed

Part-time and Full-time positions are available.

This position is integral to our operation. Punctuality and reliability is of utmost importance.

Preference will be given to candidates seeking to learn and advance their personal skill-set over candidates simply looking for a job.

This position is not for everyone. Morning shifts may start at 4am and evening shifts may end as late as 10pm depending on the day. Hard work is required for this position. Working in extreme temperatures, around live fires, and with potentially dangerous equipment is a regular occurrence. If you aren't up for this type of environment, this is not the position for you.

We will be conducting interviews of qualified candidates immediately.

NOTE: All positions at Old Colony Smokehouse require the ability to self-start and self-manage. Being organized, neat, and thorough in all that you do is the top characteristic we look for in a new team member. Thoroughness in completing your application is the first step in showing that you are potentially a good fit. If your application is not thorough, it will be ignored.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position? Incomplete responses to this question will result in application being rejected. Are you currently employed? We drug-test all potential new hires. Do you understand that, if hired, you will be tested for illegal drugs and will not be able to begin work without a negative drug test? If hired, how soon are you able to start?
Experience:

Meat cutting: 1 year (Preferred) Culinary: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Edenton, NC 27932 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:

Edenton, NC 27932: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person