Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Prep Mastery

TC Restaurant Group; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook I to support fast-paced surgical line and prep stations, upholding high standards of quality and presentation. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to sanitation protocols in a busy premium casual setting.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, maintaining station cleanliness, and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure timely service. Availability for nights, weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as pantry, prep, or line cook in a fast paced, high volume, premium casual restaurant preferred.
• Experience with fresh products preferred.
• Minimum 100 covers per shift.
• Ability to access and operate business applications for communication with fellow team members (i.e. email, chat/text messaging).
• Must be able to taste to distinguish between flavors, temperatures, and odors to assess quality and appeal.
• Must work in an environment with cold/hot temps, noise, fumes, and smoke; cut gloves required for safety.
• Able to communicate effectively in English; available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and season all items according to company recipes and standards.
• Ensure line and prep areas are clean and stocked; rotate pantry items and supplies.
• Coordinate with food runners to ensure timely service.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards throughout the shift; close duties and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Punctuality

Sanitation

Teamwork

English communication

Taste/flavor discernment

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

TC Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook I to support fast-paced surgical line and prep stations, upholding high standards of quality and presentation. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to sanitation protocols in a busy premium casual setting.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, maintaining station cleanliness, and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure timely service. Availability for nights, weekends and holidays is expected.