Cook

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve in Loudon, TN, is seeking a full-time on-site Cook for its farm-to-table restaurant. The role focuses on preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining a clean kitchen, and assisting with food prep and stock management.

You will collaborate with the culinary team to incorporate seasonal ingredients, support special events and group dining, and uphold all food safety and sanitation standards while providing a welcoming dining experience to guests.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary foundation with ability to prepare items from scratch.
• Experience with farm-to-table or seasonal menus.
• Basic baking or pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for the resort’s restaurant following recipes and standards.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe kitchen; assist with food prep.
• Monitor stock levels and support service during breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Collaborate with culinary team to use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Support events and group dining; follow food safety guidelines, interact with guests.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Farm-to-table

Seasonal menus

Baking techniques

Education

Formal culinary training

ServSafe certification

Job description

Company Description

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is a destination resort and upland preserve located in Loudon, Tennessee, near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and close to Knoxville. Set on 650 acres along two miles of Tennessee River shoreline, the resort offers guests a warm, all-inclusive hospitality experience grounded in East Tennessee culture and tradition. The property features 18 thoughtfully designed guest accommodations and a chef-driven restaurant focused on farm-to-table cuisine. Guests can enjoy professionally guided upland hunting, along with a variety of leisure activities and curated programming. More information and career opportunities are available at www.windyhillfarmtn.com/careers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Cook role based at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve in Loudon, TN. The Cook prepares and cooks menu items for the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant, following established recipes and presentation standards. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, assisting with food prep, monitoring stock levels, and supporting efficient service during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Cook collaborates with the culinary team to incorporate seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, helps with special events and group dining, and follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role also involves occasional interaction with guests, contributing to an elevated and welcoming dining experience.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including experience with scratch cooking, farm-to-table or seasonal menus, and basic baking or pastry techniques.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, such as food safety and sanitation standards, inventory and prep management, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage time well, and maintain consistency and attention to detail during service.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills, able to work respectfully within a culinary team and support front-of-house staff.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and to support special events or high-occupancy periods.
• Previous line cook or related kitchen experience in a restaurant, resort, or hospitality setting is preferred.
• Formal culinary training, certification in food safety (such as ServSafe), or equivalent practical experience is beneficial.