Cook

Smoky Mountain Brewery; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Meal Discounts

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities to learn, grow

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Brewery in Knoxville is seeking enthusiastic Cooks to join our kitchen team. You’ll prepare and cook menu items, stock your station, and help keep service moving during peak hours.

Whether you're starting out or bringing line cook experience, you’ll work with a fun, energetic crew. We offer a team-oriented environment with meals, benefits, and opportunities to grow your restaurant career at Smoky Mountain Brewery.

Qualifications

• Team player with positive attitude and humor.
• Reliable in fast-paced environments.
• Previous kitchen or line cook experience preferred.
• Able to follow recipes and specs precisely.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Familiar with digital scale and thermometer.
• Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock your station for service.
• Maintain temperatures, portions, and quality.
• Work quickly during busy shifts.
• Learn new menu items and kitchen procedures.
• Keep station clean, organized, sanitary.
• Care for kitchen equipment properly.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to keep service smooth.

Skills

Team player

Dependable

Kitchen experience

Follow recipes

Math & measurements

Scale & thermometer

Physical stamina

Job description

Cook – Smoky Mountain Brewery | Knoxville

Smoky Mountain Brewery is hiring Cooks to join our Knoxville team!

Love working in a fast-paced kitchen with a great crew? Smoky Mountain Brewery is looking for dependable, energetic Cooks who take pride in putting out great food and know how to keep things moving when the kitchen gets busy.

Whether you already have line cook experience or you're looking to build your kitchen skills, we want people who are ready to work hard, have some fun, and be part of a team.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards
• Set up and stock your station so you're ready for service
• Keep food temperatures, portions, and quality on point
• Work quickly and efficiently during busy shifts
• Learn new menu items, specials, and kitchen procedures
• Keep your station clean, organized, and sanitary
• Properly use and care for kitchen equipment
• Work alongside the rest of the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly

What We're Looking For

• A team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humor
• Dependable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous kitchen or line cook experience is preferred
• Ability to follow recipes and menu specifications
• Basic math skills and understanding of measurements and conversions
• Comfortable using a digital scale and thermometer
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with assistance for heavier items
• Someone who takes pride in quality, cleanliness, and teamwork

Benefits

Being part of the Smoky Mountain Brewery team comes with some great perks, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Meal Discounts
• A fun, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your restaurant experience

Come Cook With Us!

If you're looking for a kitchen where you can work hard, stay busy, have fun, and be part of a great team, Smoky Mountain Brewery could be the place for you.