Line Cook - New Bedford, MA
Posted on October 24, 2025
Smokey Bones is a renowned full-service restaurant brand famous for delivering exceptional barbecue, award-winning ribs, and a vibrant dining experience across 63 locations in 16 states. With a welcoming atmosphere, Smokey Bones combines quality dining with a social experience, making it a favored destination for both casual meals and special occasions. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and offers a full bar featuring a diverse selection of bourbons, whiskeys, domestic and craft beers, as well as signature handcrafted cocktails. Known for its slow-smoked and fire-grilled meats, Smokey Bones caters to various needs by providing dine-in, pick-up, online ordering, catering, and delivery services. The culture at Smokey Bones places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and celebration of individuality, striving to create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to be themselves.
The role at Smokey Bones is designed for team members who thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. Smokey Bones has been recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, underlining its commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work culture. Employees enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a variety of perks from day one, including meal discounts, scholarship opportunities, and access to an extensive discounts hub. Health and wellness benefits such as preventive healthcare, dental, vision, and legal assistance programs are also available.
This position involves set-up and preparation duties in the kitchen, maintaining cleanliness and order, assisting service staff with guest requests, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and an energetic, solution-oriented approach to challenges. Candidates must be able to operate effectively in a team setting while providing exceptional service that meets guest expectations. Smokey Bones supports career growth and development to help you reach your fullest potential in an environment that truly celebrates YOU for being YOU. If you are seeking a lively workplace with incredible food, a strong team dynamic, and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity at Smokey Bones will offer you more than just a job—it will be a rewarding career.
- Able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Excellent customer service and people skills
- In-depth knowledge of food sanitation and safety policies
- Strong attention to detail
- High energy levels
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent verbal communication
- Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level
- Able to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of up to 25 feet
- Able to remain standing and active for an 8-12 hour shift
- Able to hear, understand and respond to employees' and guests' requests in a loud environment
- Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures (below 0 F and above 90 F) throughout the shift