About the Role
At Yelluh Meat, every bowl tells a story—and as our Assistant Cook, you bring that story to life. From prepping fresh ingredients to roasting breadfruit over a wood fire, you are the engine of our kitchen. You're not just cooking—you’re preserving tradition, flavour, and the quality our guests count on.
In this role, you’ll prep and portion with precision, work clean and fast on the line, and handle live fire to roast breadfruit—the heart of our menu. You’ll rotate stock, record waste, and support your teammates to keep the kitchen running smoothly, even during a rush. It’s hot, smoky, and intense—but if you take pride in doing real work with real flavour, this is the role for you.
This isn’t a “helper” role.
You are the cook. You’re expected to show up ready to own your station, manage your time, and hold the standard with the rest of the team. If you respect the hustle, love working with your hands, and thrive in a kitchen where tradition meets pace—this is where you belong.
Responsibilities
Roast whole breadfruit over open wood fire—monitoring, rotating, and finishing to standard.
Prep ingredients and assemble dishes to exact specifications
Follow proper food handling, hygiene, and safety procedures at all times
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station throughout service
Label and store ingredients using FIFO and rotation standards
Record prep output, cooking waste, and plating waste daily
Communicate clearly with kitchen teammates to coordinate timing and workflow
Restock items, report low supplies, and assist with inventory when needed
Complete assigned cleaning and closing tasks as per kitchen checklist
Results
All breadfruit is roasted to spec, safely and consistently, using live fire.
All menu items are prepared consistently to standard recipes and portion specs.
Service times are met consistently during each shift.
Prep sheets and kitchen checklists are completed on time.
FIFO is followed for all stock storage and rotation
All prep, cooking, and plating waste is recorded accurately.
Workstation is maintained to cleanliness and safety standards at all times.
Prep is complete and station is ready before each service window.
Requirements
You’re steady, reliable, and detail-driven. You’re focused, like to work with your hands, move with purpose, and are physically ready to handle the demands of kitchen work.
Comfortable working around open fire, smoke, and high temperatures for extended periods.
Able to manage the physical demands of outdoor/partially open kitchen work (heat, lifting, standing).
1+ year of kitchen experience preferred—or fast, focused learners with persistence.
Strong attention to detail—especially with food quality, cleanliness, and portioning.
Understands and follows food safety, sanitisation, and proper kitchen hygiene practices.
Can handle pressure, communicate well, and stay focused during busy service.
Physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Works well independently and as part of a fast-moving kitchen team.
Brings a can-do attitude—even when it’s hot, loud, and hectic.
A genuine respect for ingredients, systems, and Bajan culinary traditions.
Respectful of tradition and passionate about delivering consistent, quality food.
Positive, solution-oriented mindset—you don’t wait to be told what needs doing.
Benefits
Competitive Hourly wage
Staff meals on shift + team tasting sessions for new items
Flexible schedule with opportunity for advancement
Team discounts on catering or personal events
Opportunity to move into training, event, or management roles
Yelluh Meat Core Values
Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.
Self-Manage and Self-Motivate
Bring your best without being asked. We take ownership of our roles and hold high expectations of one another. We each hold ourselves accountable to the standards. We bring our A-game every time, without being asked.
Attention to Detail
Sweat the small stuff before it becomes a big deal. We keep a clean restaurant, follow the systems, avoid shortcuts, and make sure everything is in its place. We believe in noticing and addressing small issues before they worsen.
High-Performance Team
Tell the truth, chase results, and help each other improve. We are results-driven, regularly sharing feedback that tells the truth rather than protecting feelings. We assess ourselves consistently and take action to improve, benefiting the team. We all want to win, and we show our commitment to business goals through daily decisions and performance.
One-Size-Fits-One Hospitality
Make every guest feel seen, respected, and remembered. We don’t judge; everyone who comes to us is greeted with warmth and treated with respect. We remember names and make people feel at home. We pay attention and intentionally work to create memorable experiences that convert strangers into raving fans.