Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Bluegrass Hospitality Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meal provided

Health care package

401K with company match

Education reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Restaurant discount

Emergency family fund

Holiday closures

Job summary

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. We’re looking for big smiles and outgoing personalities to join our kitchen team. Starting at $16/hour based on experience, we’ll train the right people.

Responsibilities include preparing a variety of foods, delivering high-quality dishes, maintaining station cleanliness, and upholding food safety in a fast-paced environment. We offer shift meals, health care, 401K with company match, education reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a team-first mindset are essential.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Consistency is key for reliable guest experiences.
• Food safety knowledge is a plus but not required; willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items using fryers, flat tops, grills, and other kitchen equipment.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes—every guest, every time.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency in high-volume scenarios without compromising food quality.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked for peak service periods.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Unload and stock deliveries in walk-in coolers and dry storage areas.
• Assist with cleanup and dish responsibilities as needed.
• Stand for long periods (up to 10 hours), bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in hot, noisy, and fast-paced environments including exposure to open flames, hot surfaces, and refrigerated areas.
• Support your team by helping wherever needed—because the kitchen runs on teamwork.
• Commit to 100% guest satisfaction, 100% of the time.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team-first mindset

Ability to work quickly

Consistency

Food safety knowledge

Willingness to learn

Job description

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. We’re looking for big smiles and outgoing personalities to join our kitchen team. Starting at $16/hour based on experience, we’ll train the right people.

Responsibilities include preparing a variety of foods, delivering high-quality dishes, maintaining station cleanliness, and upholding food safety in a fast-paced environment. We offer shift meals, health care, 401K with company match, education reimbursement, and