We’re looking for a reliable cook to join the kitchen team at The Lot Smokehouse & Beer Garden in Islington, Newcastle.

We serve smoked meats, burgers and house-made sides.

You’ll help with prep, cook and plate orders during service, and share responsibility for getting the kitchen ready for the next shift.

What you’ll do

Prep meats, burgers, sides and other menu items to our recipes and portion sizes.

Cook and plate orders during lunch and dinner service, keeping quality consistent when it gets busy.

Follow food safety procedures for temperature checks, cooling, labelling, storage and stock rotation.

Keep your station clean and complete the closing checklist, including putting food away safely and checking that fridges are on and holding temperature.

Work with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep orders moving and flag issues early.

Hours and availability





Our regular trading days are Wednesday to Sunday, with lunch service each day and dinner service Thursday to Saturday.

Shifts may include prep before opening and close-down after service.

Please include your availability for evenings and weekends when you apply.

What we’re looking for

Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.

Someone who turns up on time, communicates well and can run a station during a busy service.

Valuable food safety habits and attention to detail, especially at close.

Experience with American-style BBQ or smoked meats is a bonus.

We’ll show you how we prep and serve our menu.

To apply, send us your résumé or a short summary of your kitchen experience, along with the days and times you’re available.

📌 Cook (Newcastle)
🏢 THE LOT SMOKEHOUSE
📍 Newcastle