Cook

Wet Willie's; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Knoxville, TN is seeking a motivated kitchen team member to support meal planning with the general manager, review menus, and ensure adherence to established food procedures. The role requires collaboration across departments and strict sanitation practices on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include assisting with purchase and inventory of food supplies, becoming familiar with new menu items, and ensuring nutritional guidelines are followed as part of a high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary training preferred (institute/military/on-the-job).
• Minimum 1 year food preparation experience.
• Experience with quantity food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow menus and recipes.
• Knowledge of proper nutritional requirements.
• Must have a Food Service Sanitation Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Meal planning in conjunction with general manager
• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assure that all food procedures are followed
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary
• Assist with the purchase and inventory of the food supply
• Follow all sanitation guidelines
• Become familiar with new menu items/dishes

Skills

Cooking skills

Food preparation

Follow recipes

Nutritional knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Food service sanitation certificate

Job description

• Meal planning in conjunction with general manager
• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assure that all food procedures are followed
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary
• Assist with the purchase and inventory of the food supply
• Follow all sanitation guidelines
• Become familiar with new menu items/dishes

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military school or formal on-the-job training preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation experience required
• Experience with quantity food preparation preferred
• Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes
• Knowledge of proper nutritional requirements
• Must have a Food Service Sanitation Certificate