Kitchen & Line Team Member

Athenian Grill - North Locust Hill; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

1817 Taqueria on the University of Tennessee campus is hiring Kitchen and Line Team Members. The role includes prepping ingredients, building and cooking orders quickly, and maintaining line cleanliness during lunch rush.

Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour based on experience, with flexible scheduling around the campus calendar. Ideal candidates will be reliable, team players, and able to stand for full shifts while lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred; we'll train the right person
• Punctual and reliable attendance is important
• Able to stay fast and friendly during lunch rush
• Able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients: chopping, portioning, salsas, proteins, and daily prep lists
• Build orders on the line, quickly and accurately, to recipe and portion standards
• Cook on the flat top, fryer, and grill
• Keep the line stocked and rotated through the rush
• Clean as you go — stations, equipment, dish, and closing duties
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Stand for shifts

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Kitchen & Line Team Member — 1817 Taqueria | $17–20/hour

1817 Taqueria on the University of Tennessee campus is hiring Kitchen and Line Team Members. Fast, fresh, made-to-order Mexican — good food, good pace, good crew.

What you'll do

• Prep ingredients: chopping, portioning, salsas, proteins, and daily prep lists
• Build orders on the line, quickly and accurately, to recipe and portion standards
• Cook on the flat top, fryer, and grill
• Keep the line stocked and rotated through the rush
• Clean as you go — stations, equipment, dish, and closing duties
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

What we're looking for

• Kitchen experience preferred, but we'll train the right person
• Someone who shows up on time and works clean
• Comfortable moving fast during a lunch rush and staying friendly doing it
• A team player who jumps in wherever the shift needs it
• Able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

Pay & schedule

• $17–20/hour, based on experience
• Flexible scheduling — great for students, built around the campus calendar
• Hiring immediately