Cook

LBA Hospitality; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

401k with Employer Match

DailyPay option

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Cook to join our dining team. The Cook will prepare menu items according to approved recipes, maintain food safety and cleanliness, and help manage inventory and staging for each shift.

On-site role with varied shifts including weekends/holidays; we offer a quarterly bonus, PTO, 401k with employer match, DailyPay option, and hotel discounts to eligible associates. Experience with standardized recipes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with standardized recipes preferred.
• Hotel/restaurant/food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred at hire or after employment.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain logs, manage priorities and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain stock levels, freezer pulls, and prep line for each shift.
• Follow food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling and storing food.
• Monitor temperatures and complete safety/production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage of ingredients.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and set up for next shift.
• Perform opening/closing duties and respond to guest questions professionally.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe following

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree is a plus

Tools

Food-handler certification

Job description

Description

LBA Hospitality is hiring! Benefits available to all associates include: a quarterly bonus program, paid time off (PTO and holidays), 401k with Employer Match, Option to be paid daily with DailyPay, competitive wages, hotel discounts, and so much more!

Join our hospitality team and help deliver a high-quality dining experience for every guest. The Cook prepares menu items according to approved recipes and brand standards while maintaining proper food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.


• Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.


• Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.


• Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.


• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.


• Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.


• Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.


• Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.


• Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.


• Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.


• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.


• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.


• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.


• Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.


• Ability to follow recipes, maintain accurate logs, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds. The position requires working around hot stoves, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment. This is an on-site role that may require varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.


• Employment may be subject to job-related screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.

Employment may be subject to job-related screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.