Cook

Copper-Cellar-Family-of-Restaurant; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Meal Discounts

Job summary

Chesapeake's Downtown in Knoxville is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join the team. You may work at several stations, including Window, Grill, Sauté, Salad, and Fry, with a focus on preparing products to recipe standards.

We value candidates who can work Sundays, bring strong teamwork, and maintain food quality. The role involves standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and learning new menu items in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or line cook experience is required.
• Sunday availability is required.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Someone who smiles easily and enjoys working with others.
• Basic math skills and an understanding of recipe conversions.
• Ability to use a digital scale and food thermometer.
• Ability to stand, bend, and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing products for your assigned station.
• Cooking and assembling menu items according to recipe and quality standards.
• Maintaining proper food temperatures and safe food handling practices.
• Keeping your station clean, organized, and sanitary throughout your shift.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment is operating properly.
• Learning new menu items and daily specials.
• Working efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and consistency.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team player

Math skills

Recipe conversions

Digital scale

Food thermometer

Physically able

Job description

Chesapeake's Downtown is Hiring Experienced Cooks!

Chesapeake's is looking for experienced Cooks to join our Downtown Knoxville team! If you have previous cooking experience, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and are available to work Sundays, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Meal Discounts

What You'll Do

As a Line Cook, you may work one of several stations, including:

• Window
• Grill
• Sauté
• Salad
• Fry

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing products for your assigned station.
• Cooking and assembling menu items according to recipe and quality standards.
• Maintaining proper food temperatures and safe food handling practices.
• Keeping your station clean, organized, and sanitary throughout your shift.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment is operating properly.
• Learning new menu items and daily specials.
• Working efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and consistency.

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking or line cook experience is required.
• Sunday availability is required.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Someone who smiles easily and enjoys working with others.
• Basic math skills and an understanding of recipe conversions.
• Ability to use a digital scale and food thermometer.
• Ability to stand, bend, and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.