Full Time - Banquet Cook - Category 10

Ole Red; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement with 4% match

Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental leave program

Employee assistance program

Identity theft protection

Tickets to shows and events

Job summary

Ole Red Nashville is seeking a hungry, detail-oriented cook to prepare and plate food for a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination. You will work across large-scale production for events and support the kitchen with prep and line work during service.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring timely dish and food delivery. This role requires 1+ year of culinary experience and a strong sense of teamwork in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to properly set a station mise en place and prep ingredients in advance.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards for food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food following standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Saute, grill, fry, bake and roast; operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Read printer and kitchen display tickets and produce items as described.
• Monitor finished products to ensure timely service and communicate delays to leadership.
• Clean and organize walk-in coolers, production areas, equipment and kitchen spaces; store items properly.
• Close station at end of shift, return supplies to storage, and coordinate with stewards for clean dishes.

Skills

Mise en place

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prepare and produce food and follow sanitation guidelines according to company standards for a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination. Priority will be on large-scale production for special events and catering but may also support the restaurant's kitchen through prep and line work.

• Perform the following cooking procedures: saute, grill, fry, bake, and roast. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Perform basic to more advanced knife skills (i.e., slice, chop, mince, julienne, dice) in preparing and producing food items. Use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment in a safe manner according to policies.
• Prepare and store food products properly. Maintain sanitation levels at all times.
• Follow standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items. Adhere to established portion control guidelines and minimize waste.
• Read printer and kitchen display tickets and produce products as described.
• Monitor finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifying leadership of any delays in service.
• Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
• Properly store food and chemicals, including labeling, dating, and maintaining the appropriate temperature based on established guidelines.
• Clean and break down workstation. Return supplies and ingredients to proper storage at end of shift. Ensure closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and kitchen is secure at end of shift.
• Return dishes to the dish area and politely communicate with stewards regarding need for clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures according to proper sanitation standards, as needed.
• Notify leadership of equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately.
• Execute and adhere to all directions provided by department and venue leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our core benefits package, including:

• 401(k) retirement plans with 4% company match, vested immediately
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans
• Company paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and holidays to provide flexibility
• 4 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus adoption and surrogacy financial support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free resource for employees and family members
• Identity theft protection – company-paid benefit to keep your personal information safe
• Perks – free and discounted tickets to shows, tours, restaurants, retail, and more

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1+ year of culinary experience required
• Experience in upscale, high-volume hotels or restaurants preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to properly set a station "mise en place" (set in place, having all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking)

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Occasionally climbs, sits, kneels, bends, steps up/down and reaches above shoulder. May repeatedly traverse stairs and walk on uneven terrain, often while carrying product. Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs. May occasionally be required to team-lift over 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Working Condition

Continually works in a restaurant and live music environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.

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