Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Venue Kitchen Pro

Ryman Hospitality Properties; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryman Hospitality Properties in Gatlinburg, TN, is seeking a Prep Cook to join our legendary venues. You will prepare ingredients, cook to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a high-energy kitchen during live performances.

Ideal candidates bring strong knife skills, teamwork, and the ability to work during peak times, including evenings and weekends. A High School diploma is preferred and 1+ year culinary experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years culinary experience required.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform sauté, grill, fry, bake, and roast to specification.
• Use knives and basic to advanced knife skills safely.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control to minimize waste.
• Read and execute orders from tickets or kitchen displays.
• Ensure food is served promptly and notify leaders of delays.
• Clean and organize walk-in coolers, production areas, and equipment.
• Store food and chemicals properly, label, date, and monitor temperatures.
• Close station and coordinate with dishwashers; maintain sanitation standards.
• Model company service basics and report issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mise en place setup

Teamwork

Knife skills

Peak times availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Ryman Hospitality Properties in Gatlinburg, TN, is seeking a Prep Cook to join our legendary venues. You will prepare ingredients, cook to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a high-energy kitchen during live performances.

Ideal candidates bring strong knife skills, teamwork, and the ability to work during peak times, including evenings and weekends. A High School diploma is preferred and 1+ year culinary experience is required.