Line Cook - High-Volume Kitchen & Catering

Old Gilman Grill LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Gilman Grill LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Line Cook responsible for cooking and preparing menu items as requested by customers, stocking stations, and maintaining a clean workspace during and after service. This role requires the ability to work in a high-volume kitchen, follow recipes, and assist with menu planning and food safety.

Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three years of restaurant experience required.
• Experience in food preparation and presentation preferred.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing cost controls.
• Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stock, organize, and clean kitchen and cooking utensils.
• Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
• Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
• Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs, kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve to waiters or patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food preparation

High volume production

Cost controls

Willing to learn

Flexible schedules

Job description

Old Gilman Grill LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Line Cook responsible for cooking and preparing menu items as requested by customers, stocking stations, and maintaining a clean workspace during and after service. This role requires the ability to work in a high-volume kitchen, follow recipes, and assist with menu planning and food safety.

Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.