Prep Cook Smokey John's Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking 1820 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75235
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Any schedule considered
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Full-time, Part-time
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Any experience welcomed
Job Description
The prep cook handles the majority of the prep for all ingredients going into dishes during service. This position often works under little supervision, so you must be able to follow recipes and be well-versed in a variety of food products and techniques. The quality of the prep work is instrumental in the quality of the finished product, so attention to detail is paramount.
About this location
About Smokey John's Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking
He first opened our doors for business in 1976 in Dallas, Texas. Back then, we were known as Big John’s, located on the corner of Lemmon and Mockingbird. But one day, the pit inside the restaurant caught on fire. Although there was no damage, the restaurant was filled with a thick cloud of smoke. When one of our regulars came in and saw the smoke-filled room, he said, “Y’all should call this place Smokey John’s instead of Big John’s!” And just like that, Dad changed the restaurant’s name to Smokey John’s. Our hickory smoke became the signature of the neighborhood, enticing customers from around Texas to stop by and experience our delicious home cooking.
In addition to Dad, our foundation was laid by our mom, Gloria Reaves (“Mama Reaves”) and our cousin, Douglas Spraglin (“Rent”). Mama Reaves was a whiz when it came to engaging with our customers, bookkeeping, and décor, while Rent was the ultimate pitmaster, able to grab meat straight off the pit with his bare hands (#facts). Sadly, Mama Reaves passed away in June 2010, with Rent following in October 2011, and Dad joining them in August 2019. But their impact is felt in everything we do.
In addition to Dad, our foundation was laid by our mom, Gloria Reaves (“Mama Reaves”) and our cousin, Douglas Spraglin (“Rent”). Mama Reaves was a whiz when it came to engaging with our customers, bookkeeping, and décor, while Rent was the ultimate pitmaster, able to grab meat straight off the pit with his bare hands (#facts). Sadly, Mama Reaves passed away in June 2010, with Rent following in October 2011, and Dad joining them in August 2019. But their impact is felt in everything we do.
