Line Cook - $500 Sign On Bonus!

Blackberry Farm; Walland (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Line Cook, where you'll be responsible for food preparation and execution in a professional kitchen. Enjoy a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match with profit share

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand recipes.
• Must be able to communicate with other cooks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and execution to specifications.
• Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift.
• Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen.

Skills

Basic food handling procedures

Intermediate knife skills

Basic kitchen operations

Education

Experience cooking in a high level, fast-paced kitchen

Job description

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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: The Barn, The Dogwood, and The Main House.

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
• 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property
  
  

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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