Cook

Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Meal Discounts

Job summary

Copper Cellar & Cappuccino's in West Knoxville is seeking cooks of all experience levels to join our traditional kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items, work across stations such as Grill, Sauté, Fry, Salad, Window, and Prep, and collaborate with a strong kitchen team to ensure quality and consistency.

We welcome both experienced cooks and those eager to learn, offering growth within a long-standing Knoxville favorite.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work across multiple kitchen stations.
• Previous line or restaurant kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.
• Basic math for measurements and conversions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Work stations including Grill, Sauté, Fry, Salad, Window, and Prep, depending on experience and training.
• Learn multiple kitchen stations and continue building your skills.
• Maintain proper food temperatures, quality, and presentation.
• Prep and assemble ingredients accurately and efficiently.
• Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Learn new menu items, features, and specials as they are introduced.
• Communicate and work closely with the rest of the kitchen team.
• Help ensure kitchen equipment is operating safely and properly.
• Keep up in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency.

Skills

Team player

Dependable

Follow recipes

Fast-paced work

Basic math skills

Tools

Digital scale

Thermometer

Job description

Cook – Copper Cellar & Cappuccino's | West Knoxville

Join a Knoxville tradition that has been serving our community for 50 years!

Copper Cellar and Cappuccino's are looking for Cooks of all experience levels to join our team at our West Knoxville location.

For 50 years, Copper Cellar has been a local Knoxville staple known for great food, genuine hospitality, and a strong team behind the scenes. Whether you're an experienced line cook looking for your next kitchen or you're ready to build your skills and grow in the restaurant industry, we'd love to meet you.

Our kitchen offers the opportunity to work and learn across several stations, including Window, Grill, Salad, Sauté, Fry, and Prep. We're looking for dependable people who enjoy staying busy, working as a team, and taking pride in the food they put on the plate.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and specifications
• Work stations including Grill, Sauté, Fry, Salad, Window, and Prep, depending on experience and training
• Learn multiple kitchen stations and continue building your skills
• Maintain proper food temperatures, quality, and presentation
• Prep and assemble ingredients accurately and efficiently
• Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures
• Learn new menu items, features, and specials as they are introduced
• Communicate and work closely with the rest of the kitchen team
• Help ensure kitchen equipment is operating safely and properly
• Keep up in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with different levels of kitchen experience. Experienced cooks are encouraged to apply, but we're also interested in hardworking people who are ready to learn.

Our ideal team member:

• Is dependable and ready to work
• Is a team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor
• Takes pride in preparing quality food
• Can follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Works quickly while staying organized
• Has basic math skills and understands simple measurements and conversions
• Can properly use a digital scale and thermometer
• Is willing to learn and grow within the kitchen
• Previous line or restaurant kitchen experience is preferred, but not required for every position

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on kitchen position. Team members must be able to:

• Remain on their feet throughout the workday
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and move around the kitchen
• Lift up to 50 lbs., with assistance available for heavier items
• Work comfortably in a busy, fast-paced restaurant kitchen

Benefits

Eligible team members have access to:

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

Come Cook With a Knoxville Original

If you're looking for more than just another kitchen job, come be part of a restaurant tradition that has been serving Knoxville for 50 years. Bring your experience, or bring your willingness to learn - we'll give you the opportunity to sharpen your skills, work alongside a strong team, and be part of a local restaurant family with deep roots in East Tennessee.