Chef - Dinner Trains & Museum Events

Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-Museum; Jersey (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is seeking a skilled Chef to work with the Executive Chef, delivering high-quality dining experiences across Dinner Train, Tea Room, catered events, and museum dining venues.

Two years of professional culinary experience are required with strong knife skills and teamwork. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and helping develop menus for a variety of unique hospitality events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional culinary experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all menus and daily food production under supervision.
• Assist with food preparation for Dinner Trains, Tea Room, catered events, and excursions.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to established quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and recipe execution.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Help control food costs through proper portioning and waste reduction.

Skills

Culinary experience

Multitasking

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is seeking a skilled Chef to work with the Executive Chef, delivering high-quality dining experiences across Dinner Train, Tea Room, catered events, and museum dining venues.

Two years of professional culinary experience are required with strong knife skills and teamwork. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and helping develop menus for a variety of unique hospitality events.