Culinary Specialist - Scratch Cooking, Flexible Hours

Elior; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free Zoo Knoxville tickets

Discount admissions to attractions

Medical (FT employees)

Job summary

Zoo Knoxville is seeking an experienced Cook to join the Lancer Hospitality team on a part-time, onsite basis. You will work with a dynamic kitchen staff to prepare and plate high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes quality, portion control, and safe food handling, with benefits such as weekly pay and free or discounted admissions to related attractions. A background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in high-volume, scratch-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of standard culinary methods and techniques.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and portions per recipes.
• Prepare food according to standards.
• Present dishes creatively.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen area.
• Store food properly and safely.
• Follow safety policies and recipes.

Skills

Quality control

Food preparation

Food presentation

Kitchen maintenance

Food storage

Safe food handling

Job description

Zoo Knoxville is seeking an experienced Cook to join the Lancer Hospitality team on a part-time, onsite basis. You will work with a dynamic kitchen staff to prepare and plate high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes quality, portion control, and safe food handling, with benefits such as weekly pay and free or discounted admissions to related attractions. A background check and drug screen are required.