Hotel Cook: Craft Menus, Lead Prep & Guest Satisfaction

Kana Hotel Group; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Earned wage access

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday pay

Bonus opportunities

Brand discounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kana Hotel Group in Gatlinburg, TN, is seeking a dependable line cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and portion food according to recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and help ensure timely service for guests in a hotel dining setting.

High School Diploma or GED is preferred, and at least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant or hotel is required. Culinary school training is a plus, with potential for growth and strong benefit offerings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience cooking at restaurant or full service hotel.
• Culinary school 2-4 year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely, marking date and item.
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Apportion food for serving
• Maintain daily production records
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
• Complete food temperature checks before service
• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day
• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as needed
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays depending on business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school 2-4 year degree preferred

Job description

Kana Hotel Group in Gatlinburg, TN, is seeking a dependable line cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and portion food according to recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and help ensure timely service for guests in a hotel dining setting.

High School Diploma or GED is preferred, and at least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant or hotel is required. Culinary school training is a plus, with potential for growth and strong benefit offerings.