Banquet Cook

The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Calhoun's Banquets and Catering in Knoxville is seeking a part-time Prep Cook for their Neyland Drive location. The role involves station-specific prep for Window, Grill, Salad and Fry, and ensuring accurate temperatures and sanitary standards.

You will assemble ingredients per menu, operate efficiently, and help maintain kitchen equipment. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long hours, and follow recipes with a teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic math conversions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow recipes.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products for the station and ensure correct temperatures.
• Assemble ingredients according to menu specifications.
• Keep kitchen clean and sanitary and operate safely.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is functioning properly.
• Work quickly and efficiently to support service.

Skills

Team player

Sense of humor

Math & conversions

Digital scale use

Thermometer use

Lift 50 lbs+

Follow recipes

Job description

Calhoun's Banquets and Catering is looking for a part time Prep Cook to join their Neyland Drive location!

The positions that work the line are: Window, Grill, Salad and Fry. Responsibilities include: preparing products for the station, maintaining accuracy of the product temperatures, keeping a clean and sanitary work environment as well as performing all food procedures correctly. You will need to ensure kitchen equipment is functioning properly. This individual will be assembling ingredients according to menu specifications and must be quick and efficient with their work.

Job Requirements

• Team Player with a sense of humor
• Smiles easily and often
• Math skills and understanding of basic conversions
• Must be able to use a digital scale and thermometer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and more on occasion (with assistance)
• Position requires standing, bending, and walking the entire workday
• Prefer kitchen line experience
• Demonstrate the ability to follow recipes

Salary: $17 - $18 per hour