Cook — Event & Concessions

Athenian Grill - North Locust Hill; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

TN Arena Cafe on the UT campus in Knoxville is seeking cooks for event and concessions. You will prep before doors open, manage high-volume service, and be part of a fast-paced crew on game days.

We offer an on-campus location, scheduling around class commitments, and opportunities for advancement. Kitchen training is provided to new hires, with competitive hourly pay and campus-based work.

Qualifications

• Dependability, especially on event days
• Comfort in a loud, fast, high-energy environment
• The ability to stand, move, and lift throughout your shift
• Kitchen experience is a plus, not a requirement. We train.

Responsibilities

• Prep and set up for high-volume service before events
• Run your station through peak rush without losing quality
• Break down, clean, and reset for the next service
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Job description

Cook — Event & Concessions | TN Arena Cafe
$17.00 – $19.00 per hour | Part-time & Full-time | University of Tennessee Campus, Knoxville

TN Arena Cafe feeds the crowd on the UT campus, and event days move fast. You'll prep ahead of the doors opening, run your station through the surge, and be part of the crew that gets a packed house served. Never a slow shift on game day.

Positions available: Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Utility

What the job looks like:

• Prep and set up for high-volume service before events


• Run your station through peak rush without losing quality


• Break down, clean, and reset for the next service


• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

What you bring:

• Dependability, especially on event days


• Comfort in a loud, fast, high-energy environment


• The ability to stand, move, and lift throughout your shift


• Kitchen experience is a plus, not a requirement. We train.

What we offer:

• $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, based on experience


• Scheduling built around your class schedule


• An on-campus location — no commute, no parking pass, no car needed


• Cross-training across stations and genuine promotion from within

Athenian Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.