Cook - Calhouns Pellissippi

The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Meal Discounts

Job summary

Calhoun's Kingston Pike & Pellissippi Parkway is hiring Cooks. You'll learn and work different stations, including Grill, Fry, Salad, and Window, on a fast-paced kitchen team.

We’re looking for dependable, energetic people who bring a good attitude, move with purpose, and help the kitchen crush the rush. You’ll prep, cook, check temperatures, and keep stations clean, with opportunities to learn new menu items and specials.

Qualifications

• Must be ready to work; no professional chef title required.
• Ability to follow recipes and adjust to kitchen needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prep and cook food according to our recipes and standards.
• Keep your station stocked, clean, and ready to roll.
• Check food temperatures and follow food safety procedures.
• Put together orders quickly and accurately.
• Learn new menu items and specials.
• Take care of kitchen equipment and inform management when something isn’t working.
• Help teammates when things get busy.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Follow recipes

Basic math

Kitchen equipment

Job description

COOK – CALHOUN'S

Calhoun's at Kingston Pike & Pellissippi Parkway is hiring Cooks!

Like working with a solid crew? Prefer a job where the shift actually moves instead of staring at the clock all day? Come cook with us.

We're looking for dependable, energetic people to join our kitchen team. Whether you've worked a restaurant line before or you're ready to learn, we're looking for people who can bring a good attitude, move with a purpose, and work well with the team.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll learn and work different stations throughout our kitchen, including Grill, Fry, Salad, and Window.

On a Typical Shift, You'll

• Prep and cook food according to our recipes and standards


• Keep your station stocked, clean, and ready to roll


• Check food temperatures and follow food safety procedures


• Put together orders quickly and accurately


• Learn new menu items and specials


• Take care of kitchen equipment and let management know when something isn't working properly


• Jump in and help your teammates when things get busy

Bottom line: Make great food, keep your station on point, and help the kitchen crush the rush.

Who We're Looking For

You don't have to be a professional chef. You do need to show up ready to work.

You'll Fit Right In If You

• Work well with others and have a sense of humor


• Can handle a fast-paced environment


• Stay cool when the tickets start rolling in


• Can follow recipes and instructions


• Understand basic math and kitchen conversions


• Can use a digital scale and thermometer


• Can lift up to 50 lbs., with heavier lifting occasionally with assistance


• Are comfortable standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout your shift


• Have kitchen or line experience - preferred, but a great attitude and willingness to learn go a long way

The Perks

Working at Calhoun's comes with more than just a paycheck.

Eligible Team Members Have Access To

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k)


• Employee Meal Discounts

LET'S GET COOKING

If you're looking for a job where you can stay busy, learn some skills, make some money, and work with a fun crew, Calhoun's could be your spot.

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour