Cook

Lancer Food; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift meal

Discount tickets

Medical insurance

Vision plan

UNUM offering

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lancer Hospitality is hiring a cook for Zoo Knoxville. The role involves cooking in a fast-paced kitchen with a focus on quality, portion control and creative presentation. Onsite, part-time with a strong emphasis on scratch cooking and high-volume service.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of experience in a quality kitchen, solid culinary methods knowledge, and excellent attention to detail. Benefits include weekly pay, meals, and health options where applicable.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume establishment emphasizing scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and identify food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation.
• Creative food presentation.
• Ensuring food is stored properly.
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Scratch cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Kitchen equipment handling

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Requisition ID40913-Posted07/30/2026-Dining & Events-United States-TN-Part-Time

Job Reference Number: 40913
Employment Type:Part-Time,Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Lancer-Hospitality
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee (US-TN)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at Zoo Knoxville! As a cook for Lancer Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

Enjoy a weekly paycheck, flexible schedules, free tickets to Zoo Knoxville as well as free or discounted admissions to Ripley's aquarium, Go cart speed tracks, arcades, and more! This role requires a background check and drug screening.

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Where you'll be working:

Compensation Range

$15-19 per hour

• Weekly Pay
• Employee Shift Meal
• Discount Program (free tickets to Zoo Knoxville, discounted admissions to Ripley's aquarium, Go cart speed tracks, arcades, and many more.)
• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Lancer:

Lancer Hospitality has over 30 years of experience supporting a diverse clientele in a variety of settings with their foodservice needs. Our management experience has allowed us to develop strong, long-lasting, and personal relationships with clients and to build a scope of service that can make a real difference in businesses and communities.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.