Line Cook - High-Energy Venue Kitchen

Ryman Hospitality Properties; Nashville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job description

Line Cook in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll play a crucial role in delivering delicious, high-quality food that fuels the guest experience. You'll prepare ingredients, cook dishes to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in a high-volume kitchen surrounded by the energy of live performances. As the ideal candidate you'll bring technical cooking skills and a passion for teamwork, ensuring exceptional service to every fan.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking procedures: sauté, grill, fry, bake, and roast. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Execute basic to advanced knife skills (slice, chop, mince, julienne, dice) while using knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment safely.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines to minimize waste.
• Read and execute food orders from printed tickets or kitchen display systems accurately and promptly.
• Ensure food is served promptly. Notify leadership of any delays in service.
• Clean and organize walk–in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
• Properly store food and chemicals. Label, date, and maintain appropriate temperatures.
• Clean and break down workstation. Return supplies and ingredients to proper storage at end of shift. Complete closing side work, turn off cooking equipment, and secure kitchen at closing.
• Return dishes to dishwashing area and coordinate with dishwashers to replenish cookware. Perform dishwashing/cleaning as needed per sanitation standards.
• Model company service basics. Follow corporate policies, safety, and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1+ years of culinary experience required.
• Experience in high‑volume restaurants preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skilled in setting up station mise en place with all ingredients prepped and organized for efficient cooking.
• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs.

Licenses / Certifications

• Must meet all requirements to receive the required airport SIDA badge, including a successful background check.

Physical Requirements

Speak and hear to communicate and use both near and distance vision for reading tickets. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue. Regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach. Manual dexterity for food preparation tasks. Able to tolerate extreme heat.

Working Conditions

Restaurant kitchen environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.