Grill Cook — Open Kitchen, Growth & Flexible Hours

J. Alexander's; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and more

401(k) with company match

Team member discounts

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American dining spot known for its wood-fired cuisine. We offer top‑tier pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling to support school, life, and family needs.

The Grill Cook maintains grill temperatures, executes proper temps per spec, and works in a busy open kitchen to deliver high‑quality dishes. Weekend and PM availability is required, with opportunities for advancement and team discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 year previous kitchen/culinary/chef experience on a broiler is preferred but not required.
• Experience with kitchen equipment including knives, slicer, mixer, stoves and ovens.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grill temperature throughout the shift in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Coordinate with expo, assembler, and management to ensure proper food temperatures and timely tickets.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary station and workspace following sanitation protocols; perform opening and closing duties.

Skills

Grill cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Open kitchen

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Stoves

Ovens

Job description

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American dining spot known for its wood-fired cuisine. We offer top‑tier pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling to support school, life, and family needs.

The Grill Cook maintains grill temperatures, executes proper temps per spec, and works in a busy open kitchen to deliver high‑quality dishes. Weekend and PM availability is required, with opportunities for advancement and team discounts.