Event Kitchen Prep Cook — High-Volume Catering

ASM Global; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Global Knoxville is seeking hands-on cooks to assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef at the Knoxville Convention Center for events. You will follow approved recipes, maintain sanitation, and support the concessions division as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing meats, vegetables, starches, desserts, and aiding in plating. Prior banquet/catering experience is valued; overtime and extended hours are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year culinary degree or appropriate continuing education credits preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a cook’s position or minimum of one year of experience in banquet/catering operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards.
• Prepare all meats, vegetables and starches and desserts according to recipes.
• Assist with plating of catered meals and cooking concessions for events.

Skills

Experience in cook positions

Banquet/Catering operations

Math for measurements

Ability to follow recipes

Sanitation and health codes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year culinary degree or continuing education credits

Job description

ASM Global Knoxville is seeking hands-on cooks to assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef at the Knoxville Convention Center for events. You will follow approved recipes, maintain sanitation, and support the concessions division as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing meats, vegetables, starches, desserts, and aiding in plating. Prior banquet/catering experience is valued; overtime and extended hours are common.