What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pitmaster position at Sugarfire Smokehouse?
Job Summary: Effectively manage all components of meats and smoker.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates all protein for the restaurant.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Trains and teaches pit staff to work safely and look out for the safety of fellow workers.
- Performs all pit duties as needed.
- Ensures all equipment used is in safe working condition, checked, and regularly serviced.
- Maintains and delegates checklists to ensure effective running of the pits.
- Regularly tests product to ensure the quality and the execution of recipes meets the standards set out by us.
- Responsible for delegating responsibilities and duties to the pit staff.
- Performs temperature checks on food items and records findings.
- Performs temperature checks on all pits.
- Trains and retrains pit employees when/where necessary.
- Responsible for communicating company messages to pit staff in order to inform of any changes to product or policies.
- Ensures all team members meet all the restaurant standards for safety and food handling.
- Adheres to company standards, including personal hygiene and appearance.
- Adheres to health department codes regarding food sanitation and handling.
Qualifications:
- Must have basic butcher skills.
- Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
