Concert Kitchen Line Cook: High-Volume & VIP Prep

Opry Entertainment Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is seeking a Cook to support high-volume concession and catering operations, ensuring food prepared to spec and kept at safe temperatures. You will work in kitchens, food trucks, and VIP lounges, preparing and replenishing items for shows and private events.

Must have at least 1 year of culinary experience and a high school diploma or equivalent preferred; strong knife skills and mise en place discipline are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of culinary experience preferred.
• Must be able to read.
• Mise en place readiness and prep.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes. Adhere to established portion control guidelines and minimize waste.
• Perform knife skills such as slicing, chopping, mincing, julienning, and dicing as needed for food production.
• Display and replenish food for guests' self-service. Pre-package menu items for concessions and arrange food displays for buffet service and private events.
• Deliver exceptional service to all guests.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures according to proper sanitation standards.
• Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen spaces, ensuring proper food and chemical storage with correct labeling, dating, rotation, and temperature control in accordance with HACCP guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Clean equipment on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules in compliance with company safety and sanitation standards. Notify leadership of equipment malfunction immediately.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to management.
• Execute and adhere to all directions provided by department and venue leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading ability

Mise en place

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is seeking a Cook to support high-volume concession and catering operations, ensuring food prepared to spec and kept at safe temperatures. You will work in kitchens, food trucks, and VIP lounges, preparing and replenishing items for shows and private events.

Must have at least 1 year of culinary experience and a high school diploma or equivalent preferred; strong knife skills and mise en place discipline are valued.