Cook-Hendersonville

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-Paying tip pool

Free meals on shift

Flexible schedule

Daily pay option

No late nights/early mornings

Great environment

Career path to ownership

Paid time off

Job summary

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Hendersonville, TN is hiring Kitchen Team Members for fast-paced shifts. You will prepare fresh items, stock stations, and handle orders while maintaining high food-safety standards.

No prior experience required; paid training will be provided. Enjoy flexible scheduling, daily pay options, and meals on shift in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience preferred but not required; training provided.
• Proper knife skills and safe handling of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good communication and teamwork across the shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food items daily and accurately.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Manage orders efficiently and prepare catering orders.
• Maintain proper food handling and storage.
• Uphold health department standards during every shift.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, dish, and prep areas.
• Perform opening and closing duties as required.
• Complete all certifications in the training platform.

Skills

Knife skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Professional attitude

Tools

Flattop

Char grill

Oven

Slicer

Mixer

Food processor

Job description

• Base pay starting at $12 per hour PLUS a High-Paying Tip Pool!
• FREE Delicious Meals on every shift!
• Flexible Schedule!
• Career Path to Ownership!
• The option to get paid daily!

Benefits Offered | Wage Information

• Base pay starting at $12 per hour PLUS a High-Paying Tip Pool!
• FREE Delicious Meals on every shift!
• No late nights, no early mornings!
• Flexible Schedule!
• Great Environment!
• Career Path to Ownership!
• The option to get paid daily!

Plus, once you're eligible:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance options!
• Paid Time Off potential!
• 401k program with employer match!

We get it – you want a flexible job you’re excited about, co-workers you enjoy, and work you can be proud of. Experience is great, but not required - we can teach you everything you need!

Responsibilities:

• Preparing fresh food items daily and accurately
• Set up and stocking of stations with all necessary supplies
• Menu and product knowledge
• Managing orders efficiently
• Preparing catering orders
• Proper food handling and storage of food products
• Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform, and appearance
• Maintaining health department standards throughout each shift
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen, dish, and prep areas
• Performing shift-side work to include opening and closing duties
• Completing all course certifications for Kitchen Team Members in our training platform

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experienced preferred but not required - we will train you!
• Proper knife skills
• Ability to operate all necessary kitchen equipment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team as necessary
• Strong work ethic with passion and urgency
• Dependable and reliableWork flexible schedule
• Professional attitude and respect for coworkers, the establishment, and the brand

All Employees Must:

• Understand and abide by all company standards and policies (provided in your handbook)
• Obtain a Food Handler’s card shortly after beginning employment

Your Working Conditions/ Hours:

• Morning shift - 8am - 4pm
• Evenings - 4pm - 10pm
• Weekends - when applicable
• Holidays - when applicable (always CLOSED Thanksgiving & Christmas!)

*Hours will vary by store.

You’ll work in a typical restaurant kitchen environment which includes but is not limited to using equipment such as a flattop and char grill, oven, slicer, mixer and food processor.

Your Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged Standing
• Bending
• Stooping
• Twisting
• Lifting/ Carrying up to 30 pounds
• Cooking

Company Overview

Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair, and our mission is to create an environment that combines modern Mediterranean fare with meaningful human connection. We are a family of big-hearted foodies committed to making an impact in our communities!

Taziki’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer