Line Cook

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned establishment as a Line Cook at a leading restaurant group. This role requires skillful execution of culinary techniques, teamwork, and a dedication to high-quality food preparation. With both AM and PM shifts available, you will play a vital role in the kitchen, ensuring guests receive exceptional culinary experiences. In addition to competitive pay, the benefits include tuition reimbursement, health insurance, and opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Travel perks

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k match with profit share

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment required.
• Must comply with food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes and coordinate production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and execution to specifications.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and maintaining a clean work area.
• Participate in production of finished dishes during service.

Skills

Knife Skills

Basic Food Handling

Teamwork

Time Management

Cooking Techniques

Education

Basic Kitchen Operations Experience

Job description

Description & Qualifications
Line cooks will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation and execution to the exact specifications of the establishment, chef, and guest, including a final presentation for delivery to guests. They will be expected to skillfully apply culinary techniques including basic knife skills and demonstrate a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.

Our Line Cook positions offer both AM and PM shift opportunities at any of our three restaurants: Three Sisters, The Firetower, and Sycamore.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes, and salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques
Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift
A central role in the production of finished dishes during service periods
Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen
Able to take direction, and to follow recipes
Work in a supervised environment
Works at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken pace as required
Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for a smooth transition when other team members take over the station
Able to plan out workday and accomplish multiple tasks
Knows basic food product identification
Able to maintain organized and sanitary work station
Knows how to work in a team environment
Tasting food for quality assurance

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading)
Intermediate knife skills
Basic kitchen operations experience
Experience cooking in a high level, fast-paced kitchen

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read and understand recipes
Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Knowledge and understanding of basic math

REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to stand for a long period of time
Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Professional kitchen
5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property

About Blackberry
Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.