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Pitmaster (3rd Shift)
Summary
Title:Pitmaster (3rd Shift)
ID:1015
Business Unit:Smokehouse BBQ and Brews
Location:Bird-in-Hand, PA
Position:Miller's Smorgasbord -Restaurant Guest Service Manager
Description
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Position Summary

The Pit Master is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of all the smoked meats to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The Pit Master is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for having a complete understanding of the smoking process to ensure superior quality.
  • Effectively smokes various cuts and sizes of meat and poultry to appropriate cooking temperatures and tenderness.
  • Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
  • Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. 
  • Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
  • Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Kitchen Manager.
  • Correctly prepares all food served following Smokehouse standards.
  • Maintains daily production records.
  • Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
  • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of food temperatures and consistently applies knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items
  • High energy and stamina are required
  • Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure
  • Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
  • Strong verbal communication skills required
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
  • Excellent customer service to treat patrons like family
  • Ability to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk with heavy trays/tubs (up to 50 pounds). The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific sensory abilities required by this job include sight, taste, smell, and hearing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to raw meat, moving mechanical parts, smoke,  airborne particles, hazardous materials, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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