Banquet & Catering Cook — High-Volume Event Kitchen

opryentertainment; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

EAP

Identity protection

Show tickets

Job summary

Opry Entertainment in Nashville, TN seeks a capable cook to prepare and produce food for restaurant, bar, and entertainment venues. The role emphasizes large-scale event production, with responsibilities spanning recipe adherence, knife skills, and strict sanitation.

Full-time staff receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 4% match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, EAP, identity protection, and access to show tickets and other perks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of culinary experience required.
• Experience in upscale, high-volume hotels or restaurants preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food following standardized recipes.
• Read tickets and produce items as described.
• Maintain sanitation levels at all times.
• Ensure food is served promptly and notify leadership of delays.
• Clean and organize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Store food safely with proper labeling and temperatures.
• Close kitchen and secure equipment at end of shift.

Skills

Mise en place

Knife skills

Sanitation standards

Food prep

1+ year culinary experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Job description

Opry Entertainment in Nashville, TN seeks a capable cook to prepare and produce food for restaurant, bar, and entertainment venues. The role emphasizes large-scale event production, with responsibilities spanning recipe adherence, knife skills, and strict sanitation.

Full-time staff receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 4% match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, EAP, identity protection, and access to show tickets and other perks.