Cook

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

401(k) with company match

Hotel and F&B discounts

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

HVMG is seeking a cook to join our hospitality team in Knoxville, TN. You will prepare high-quality meals following standardized recipes, collaborate with the culinary team, and ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

We offer AM and PM shifts (AM 5am–2pm or 6am–3pm; PM 2pm–11pm or 3pm–12am), flexible scheduling, opportunities for career growth, healthcare benefits, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel kitchens is a plus.
• Able to read labels and prepare ingredients.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items and meals.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Report to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Combination of education and experience

Job description

As a Cook, you will prepare high-quality meals in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. You’ll work closely with the culinary team to ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests. This role requires attention to detail, efficiency, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Schedule

We have AM & PM Shift available. AM: times vary, but anywhere from 5AM to 2PM or 6AM to 3PM. PM: 2PM to 11PM or 3PM to 12AM

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the culinary talent behind our hotel's exceptional dining experiences, preparing delicious and fresh meals that delight our guests.
• Your daily tasks will include preparing menu items, ensuring food safety and quality standards, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• You will report to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• A career as a cook can lead to opportunities as a line cook, sous chef, or even executive chef within the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.