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Love BBQ? Love People? Join Our Crew!

Mark’s Feed Store isn’t just about serving up the best BBQ in town—it’s about creating a place where guests feel at home, and our team feels like family. We’re looking for friendly, high-energy, and BBQ-lovin’ folks to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Serving up mouthwatering BBQ with a smile
Creating legendary guest experiences (because good BBQ deserves great service)
Working as part of a fun, fast-paced team
Bringing positive vibes every shift

What We’re Looking For:

• A people-person who loves making guests feel welcome
• A team player with a great attitude
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A BBQ enthusiast (or at least someone willing to learn)

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Mouth Watering Benefits:

• Healthcare plans (based on length of service and number of hours worked per week)
• Uniforms
• GED Assistance
• Flexible Schedules
• Direct Deposit and Paycard
• Daily Pay and Early Wage Access
• Tenure Recognition
• Referral Bonus
• Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (ComPsych)
• Unity Care
• Company Chaplain

This Mark's Feed Store location is a part of Manna Inc.  Manna Inc. is an affiliate of several restaurant concepts founded in 1988 and based out of Louisville, KY.  Each Manna affiliate is a minority owned company that focuses and dedicates itself to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.

We established the Unity Care Fund, a charity funded by Manna and its employees to provide aid to employees in times of crisis.

Manna’s Women in Leadership Council is built on a set of core values and guiding principles that support our commitment to the ongoing development and growth of the women in our companies.

We believe in YOU! Employee development is a critical part of our business. We offer hourly employee development to our teammates and more than 50% of our managers come from the hourly ranks!

Job Description: Cook at Mark’s Feed Store

Position Title: Cook
Reports To: General Manager / Assistant Manager

Position Overview:

As a Cook at Mark's Feed Store, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality food items according to the restaurant’s standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring food is prepared timely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality to create an outstanding dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Mark’s Feed Store recipes and specifications, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment by following food safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Monitor food stock and ingredients, ensuring they are fresh and properly stored.

• Assist with food prep, including chopping, marinating, and prepping ingredients for daily use.

• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperatures and to the correct specifications.

• Work efficiently during peak service times, coordinating with other kitchen staff to meet guest demands.

• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of food.

• Maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring all tools and machines are clean and in good working order.

• Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries, ensuring proper inventory control.

• Keep track of kitchen supplies and communicate with the Kitchen Manager when items need to be reordered.

• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude, working closely with servers, dishwashers, and other staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or kitchen environment preferred.

• Knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions with attention to detail.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods (4-8+ hours) with periodic breaks.

• Perform repetitive motions, including frequent use of hands and arms for tasks such as chopping, stirring, carrying, and operating equipment.

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, stretching, twisting, and reaching above eye level.

• Capability to walk up and down stairs and use a step ladder as needed.

• Occasional sitting, talking, and active listening as required by the role.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly as part of job duties, including but not limited to food supplies, dishware, and equipment. When handling heavier loads, employees MUST use appropriate lifting equipment and/or seek assistance from a second person. 

• Ability to move around the kitchen quickly and efficiently.

• Compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Work Environment/ Job Conditions:

• Flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Work in a loud, fast-paced environment.

• Employees may regularly work in varying temperature zones, including hot kitchen areas with stoves, ovens, grills, and fryers, as well as cold storage areas like refrigerators and freezers.

• May involve exposure to heat, noise, and cleaning chemicals in the kitchen area.

• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and training to ensure safety and comfort while handling temperature-sensitive tasks.

• Awareness of temperature fluctuations and safe practices is essential for maintaining food safety standards and personal well-being.

• Job duties span both indoor and outdoor settings, requiring adaptability to different environments.

• Outdoor tasks may involve curbside delivery, trash maintenance, or ensuring a clean and welcoming exterior for guests.

• Awareness of potential hazards such as hot surfaces, sharp objects, and wet floors.

This job description provides an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Cook position at Mark's. Specific duties and requirements may vary by location or role.