Automated broiler and method of use

A broiler comprising:

• a broiling structure comprising:
• a support structure configured to carry heating elements and to accept a skewer of stacked raw meat;
• a first linear bearing attached to the support structure and configured to move the support structure in a first linear movement;
• and
• a first linear actuator coupled to the first linear bearing, wherein the first linear actuator is configured to move the support structure along the first linear bearing;
• a cutting mechanism comprising:
• a cutting component carrying a blade and a non-contact temperature sensor;
• a second linear bearing attached to the cutting component and configured to move the cutting component in a second linear movement that is substantially orthogonal to the first linear movement;
• and
• a second linear actuator coupled to the second linear bearing, wherein the second linear actuator is configured to move the cutting component along the second linear bearing;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• activate the heating elements, cause the skewer and stacked raw meat to rotate past the heating elements and monitor a surface temperature of the meat during the cooking process such that the cooking process continues until the surface temperature meets or exceeds a setpoint;
• cease the cooking process;
• cause the stacked meat to be mapped for slicing;
• and
• cause a cooked outer portion of the meat to be cut as slices from the perimeter without the need of human intervention.