Dishwasher​/Prep Cook

Old Carolina Barbecue Company (BBQ)

Full-Time or Part-Time Hourly Position

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour (includes tips)

Actual earnings may vary based on hours worked and tip participation.

Old Carolina Barbecue Company is looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in keeping a kitchen clean, organized, and ready to deliver great food.

As a Dishwasher / Prep Cook, you'll play an essential role in supporting our restaurant team through dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, and hands-on BBQ preparation. From maintaining clean equipment to helping prepare and load meats into our smokers, your work helps ensure our guests enjoy the authentic barbecue Old Carolina is known for.

Whether you have previous restaurant experience or are looking for your first opportunity in the industry, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to succeed.

Old Carolina Barbecue Company was built on a passion for authentic barbecue and a commitment to great hospitality. Before opening our first restaurant in Massillon, Ohio, we started as a competitive BBQ team dedicated to perfecting the craft of slow-smoked barbecue.

While our home is in North Canton, Ohio, our recipes, traditions, and cooking techniques are inspired by the rich barbecue heritage of the Carolinas. Today, Old Carolina Barbecue Company proudly operates eight locations throughout Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania, serving authentic BBQ made with quality ingredients, time-honored methods, and a genuine commitment to our guests.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who value teamwork, reliability, food quality, and being part of a company committed to operational excellence.

• Competitive hourly earnings that include tip income
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members
• Paid vacation for eligible full-time team members
• Free meals during shifts
• Company-provided uniforms
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
• Supportive and team-oriented culture

Every great restaurant depends on a strong team working behind the scenes.

Our Dishwasher / Prep Cooks help keep Old Carolina Barbecue Company running smoothly by maintaining clean dishes, equipment, and work spaces while assisting with the preparation of our signature slow-smoked BBQ.

You’ll gain valuable experience in kitchen operations, food preparation, smoker procedures, sanitation, and teamwork.

For individuals interested in learning more about restaurant operations, this position can provide a foundation for future opportunities as a Cook, Kitchen Prep Associate, or other positions within our growing company.

• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment according to company procedures
• Maintain clean and organized dishwashing and storage areas
• Return clean dishes, utensils, and equipment to their designated locations
• Ensure clean dishes and kitchen equipment are readily available for restaurant operations
• Maintain proper sanitation practices throughout the shift

• Assist with preparing pork, brisket, and other BBQ products according to company recipes and procedures
• Apply seasonings and rubs to meats according to established standards
• Assist with loading meats into smokers following company procedures and safety requirements
• Support BBQ production and preparation activities as directed by management
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures