Line Cook – $500 Sign On Bonus

Smokymountains; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the culinary field, where you'll prepare exquisite dishes in a professional kitchen environment. As a Line Cook, you'll utilize your culinary skills and creativity to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive team focused on legendary hospitality and sustainability. Enjoy a range of benefits, including travel perks, health insurance, and ongoing training. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to grow in a vibrant setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Travel Perks

Property Privileges

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Match with Profit Sharing

Ongoing Training and Education

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food-handling procedures and intermediate knife skills.
• Experience cooking in a high-level, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned food tasks and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with kitchen deliveries and coordinate multi-day production.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Knife Skills

Food Handling Procedures

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Basic Kitchen Operations Experience

Experience in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Job description

Description and Qualifications

Line Cooks prepare and execute dishes to exact specifications—chef, establishment, and guest—including final presentation. You must apply basic and advanced culinary techniques (knife skills, equipment use) with precision.

Shifts and Locations: AM and PM shifts available at The Barn, The Dogwood, and The Main House.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (others may be assigned):

1. Prepare food tasks assigned by Sous Chefs—vegetable work, vinaigrettes, salads, stocks, meat fabrication, sauces, etc.
2. Clean work area and kitchen during and after shift
3. Play a central role in dish production during service
4. Assist with receiving kitchen deliveries
5. Follow directions and recipes in a supervised environment
6. Maintain a steady, service-oriented pace and quicken as required
7. Coordinate multi-day production for smooth station hand-offs
8. Plan workday to accomplish multiple tasks efficiently
9. Identify basic food products
10. Keep an organized, sanitary workstation
11. Work effectively in a team environment
12. Taste food for quality assurance

Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Regular, consistent attendance is required. Must work well with team members, managers, and guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand recipes
• Effective communication with cooks to ensure timely dish delivery

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge and understanding of basic math

REASONING ABILITY

• Exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift up to 30 lbs
• Stand for long periods
• Operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional kitchen
• Blackberry Farm property (4,200 acres)

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain—Relais & Châteaux properties in the Great Smoky Mountains—uphold the Blackberry legacy of unparalleled hospitality and luxury. Combining land conservation, modern comforts, and a captivating natural setting, the resorts offer unique vacation experiences for adventure seekers, spa enthusiasts, and culinary explorers alike.

A career at Blackberry means joining a supportive team focused on legendary hospitality, memorable experiences, and sustainability. Benefits include travel perks, property privileges, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401(k) match with profit sharing, and ongoing training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.