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Kitchen Chef - My Father's Barbeque (Carson, CA)
Kitchen Chef - My Father's Barbeque (Carson, CA)
Bring Your Flavor. Perfect Your Craft.
At My Father's Barbeque Smokehouse, we live where Southern tradition meets California soul. Our kitchen runs on real smoke, bold flavor, and teamwork. We're looking for a Kitchen Chef - a skilled, passionate cook ready to bring creativity to the line and consistency to every plate.
This role is for the chef who wants to cook, not manage - someone who can take direction from the Head Chef, execute with precision, and still add their own creative spark to the menu.
What You'll Do:
โข Cook and plate dishes that meet the high standards of our smokehouse
โข Master the craft of BBQ: brisket, ribs, smoked chicken, and scratch-made sides
โข Work closely with the Head Chef to bring recipes and specials to life
โข Keep your station organized, clean, and running tight during peak hours
โข Maintain food quality, temperature, and presentation consistency
โข Support a strong team culture - focused, fast, and flavor-driven
Who You Are:
โข 2-4 years of real kitchen experience (BBQ, grill, or soul food a plus)
โข Serious about your craft - you can really cook, not just "get by"
โข Creative but disciplined - understands the art and the process
โข Thrives in a fast-paced, family-style kitchen
โข Follows direction well but has ideas worth sharing
โข Reliable, clean, and takes pride in your work every shift
What You'll Get:
โข $22-$25/hr based on skill + tip share
โข Growth path to Sous Chef or R&D roles as the brand expands
โข Health benefits and 401(k) after probation period
โข Real creative input in new dishes and menu features
โข Team meals and a family-first, no-ego environment
Location: 637 University Dr, Carson, CA 90746
If you've got the skills, the energy, and the pride to make great food every day, join us. Bring your knives, your creativity, and your fire - and let's build something worth tasting.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay
Benefits