NOW HIRING: Kitchen Prep Cook (Full-Time)

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont; Tennessee; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the kitchen staff at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, where you will assist in meal preparation and delivery for participants in a vibrant educational environment. Your role supports our mission of connecting people to nature through quality nourishment and community experiences. If you value teamwork and food safety, apply to be part of our magical place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid annual leave

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement matching

Free meals

Program discounts

Tremont Visitor Center discounts

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and a welcoming demeanor are important.
• Familiarity with sanitation and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and kitchen cleaning duties.
• Prepare vegetables, salads, desserts, and beverage service.
• Monitor sanitation and food safety during kitchen operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Townsend, TN

Compensation: Starting at $16/hr

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, doubled holiday pay, retirement matching, free meals, program discounts, Tremont Visitor Center discounts, and more.

Come work along the banks of the Middle Prong in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We value each team member at Tremont and recognize that each plays a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of connecting people to nature. Our dedicated staff, and their curiosity about the world around us, make Tremont a magical place to work and learn. Do you have the skills and experience we are looking for?

Tremont’s dining hall and kitchen are where our participants and educators gather for nourishment and community. Tremont’s kitchen staff directly supports our mission by providing those in residence with quality meals and foods that are nutritious and prepare our learners for outdoor experiences. The mealtime experience at Tremont cultivates an attitude of sensitivity toward and connection to the natural world. Our kitchen team serves groups, both children and adults, who live with us at Tremont for three to ten days inside our home in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This position assists in meal preparation, set up, and clean up, creating a cohesive program experience for each participant at Tremont.

• Represents Tremont with a smiling, welcoming demeanor and attitude. Communicates with team members effectively and cooperatively.
• Abides by sanitation and food safety rules during preparation, delivery, and cleaning of the kitchen during and after shift, as well as the ability to monitor and model safe work habits.
• Performs meal preparation duties including, but not limited to, cleaning, peeling, chopping, and/or slicing produce and food items.
• Prepares vegetables, breads, salads, and desserts; prepares beverage and coffee service for each meal.
• Performs kitchen cleaning and custodial duties including but not limited to washing dishes by hand, loading and operating the dishwasher, cleaning kitchen counters and appliances, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying and carrying out trash.