Grill Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants Career Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for its daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. We are hiring a Grill Cook with weekend and PM availability; part-time or full-time options and a competitive pay rate are offered.

Responsibilities include maintaining grill temps, coordinating with the team in an open-kitchen setup, and ensuring proper food temps and sanitation. Flexible scheduling supports school, life, and family needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 yr. previous kitchen / culinary / chef experience on a broiler is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the temperature of the grill throughout the shift and ensure proper temps.
• Work in an open-kitchen environment with visibility from the dining room.
• Coordinate designated positions with a focus on communication and teamwork.
• Manage ticket orders for proteins and ensure proper timing.
• Follow sanitation protocols and keep a clean station and workspace.
• Handle opening duties and closing cleaning tasks.

Skills

Grill cooking

Kitchen teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Stoves & ovens

Job description

GRILL COOK - NOW HIRING - Weekend and PM availability required.

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood-fired cuisine.

We strive to provide the highest-quality food and service in the hospitality industry, while fostering a culture of working hard, paying attention to details, and providing our guests with the best, all-around dining experience possible. We have immense pride in being a leader in the hospitality industry. It’s a part of the company’s DNA.

Our compensation is at the top of the industry, but life is more than a paycheck. A workplace needs to inspire both professional and personal growth while motivating their leaders to reach their goals. And you can find that with us.

Why Choose Us:

• Part-time or full-time hours at a highly competitive rate of pay.
• Comprehensive benefits program offered to all team members – including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plus voluntary benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life and family.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• Team Member discounts.
• 401(k) with Company Match

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 yr. previous kitchen / culinary / chef experience on a broiler is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Job Description: This individual is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the grill throughout the shift. Our restaurants typically include an open-kitchen layout with visibility from the dining room. Coordination of designated positions requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management. This position must manage ticket orders for proteins and is responsible for the execution of proper food temps and following company specifications while maintaining a clean station and workspace. Proper sanitation protocols must be followed. Responsibilities also include opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. As an SPB Hospitality Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.