Location: Freeport, Maine
Compensation: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Part-time. Buck's Naked BBQ is a high-volume, authentic smokehouse and BBQ joint. We smoke our meats low and slow daily, serve scratch-made sides, and pride ourselves on a fast-paced, high-energy team environment. We are looking for a reliable, skilled Line Cook to manage hot-side stations, salad/plate set stations, assemble classic BBQ platters, and maintain our strict quality and food safety standards during peak service hours. Responsibilities Include: This position may grow to full time.

Station Execution: Set up, stock, and operate the meat-cutting, flat-top, salad/plate set, or fryer stations efficiently during service.
BBQ Focus: Properly slice, portion, and plate smoked briskets, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken to exact restaurant specifications.
Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean work area, manage safe food temperatures, and complete opening/closing cleaning checklists.
Teamwork: Communicate clearly with pitmasters, expo, and front-of-house staff to ensure orders go out hot and fast.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of professional line cook or commercial kitchen experience (BBQ/smokehouse background a major plus).
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for 8–12 hour shifts and lift up to 50 lbs (moving meats, heavy pans, and supplies).
Reliability: Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Certification: Valid local food handler’s certificate (or ability to obtain) is a huge plus!

Perks & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay
Free employee meals and family discounts
Flexible scheduling
Clear paths for promotion
PTO

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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