Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Recipe Expert & Mentor

Fairfield-Glade-Community-Club-; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield-Glade-Community-Club- in Crossville, TN is seeking a Line Cook to work with the Executive Chef and kitchen staff to run the line efficiently, execute recipes to specification, and ensure all prepared food meets safety standards and customer expectations.

The role requires organizing ingredients, weighing and measuring items, maintaining sanitation, training junior cooks, and coordinating with wait staff to deliver timely meals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a cook in a busy restaurant.
• Ability to mentor less experienced kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize ingredients for meal periods.
• Read and execute recipes to standard.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with party menus and buffet items.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (sauté, grill, broil, bake).
• Weigh, measure, and portion ingredients.
• Stock and rotate inventory; report shortages.
• Mentor new kitchen staff and communicate with wait staff.

Skills

Knife skills

Reading recipes

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Computer usage

Job description

Fairfield-Glade-Community-Club- in Crossville, TN is seeking a Line Cook to work with the Executive Chef and kitchen staff to run the line efficiently, execute recipes to specification, and ensure all prepared food meets safety standards and customer expectations.

The role requires organizing ingredients, weighing and measuring items, maintaining sanitation, training junior cooks, and coordinating with wait staff to deliver timely meals in a fast-paced environment.