Kitchen Team Member – Fast-Paced Prep, Training Provided

McAlister's Deli; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlister’s Deli | Southern Rock Restaurants in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Back of the House Team Member to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare ingredients and menu items using recipes and portion standards, read orders, and contribute to fast, accurate service.

No prior restaurant experience required—training is provided. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to stand, bend, and lift during shifts, while maintaining clean, safe, and stocked prep areas.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, positive, and team-oriented.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to stand, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Restaurant experience is helpful, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items using recipes and portion standards.
• Read orders and prepare food accurately and efficiently.
• Keep food preparation areas, equipment, and workstations clean and stocked.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Work with the team to keep kitchen service running smoothly.

Skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Food safety basics

Reliable

Job description

McAlister’s Deli | Southern Rock Restaurants in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Back of the House Team Member to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare ingredients and menu items using recipes and portion standards, read orders, and contribute to fast, accurate service.

No prior restaurant experience required—training is provided. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to stand, bend, and lift during shifts, while maintaining clean, safe, and stocked prep areas.