Saute Cook

The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Cappuccino's West Knoxville is seeking an experienced Sauté Cook to join our kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are skilled at sautéing, we want to hear from you.

You will set up your station, prepare and cook menu items, and maintain quality, temperature, and sanitation standards while working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous sauté experience is required.
• Kitchen line experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of recipes, measurements, and basic conversions.
• Ability to use a digital scale and thermometer.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Takes pride in quality, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Ability to follow recipes and specifications accurately.
• Comfortable standing, bending, and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare your station for successful service.
• Prepare and cook menu items accurately and efficiently.
• Assemble ingredients according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Maintain proper food temperatures, quality, and portion standards.
• Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and sanitary.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Use thermometers, digital scales, and other kitchen equipment properly.
• Communicate and work closely with the rest of the kitchen team.
• Learn new menu items, features, and specials as they are introduced.
• Help ensure kitchen equipment is being used safely and functioning properly.
• Stay organized and composed during busy service periods.

Skills

Sauté experience

Line cook experience

Speed and efficiency

Recipes and measurements

Digital scale & thermometer

Food safety basics

Team player

Pride in quality

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Digital scale

Thermometer

Job description

Sauté Cook – Cappuccino's West Knoxville

Cappuccino's is hiring an experienced Sauté Cook to join our West Knoxville kitchen team!

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in putting out great food, and know your way around a sauté station, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for an experienced cook who can bring speed, consistency, organization, and a positive attitude to the line. As a Sauté Cook, you'll play an important role in delivering the quality our guests expect while working alongside a team that knows how to work hard and have fun doing it.

What You'll Do

• Set up and prepare your station for successful service
• Prepare and cook menu items accurately and efficiently
• Assemble ingredients according to recipes and menu specifications
• Maintain proper food temperatures, quality, and portion standards
• Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and sanitary
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures
• Use thermometers, digital scales, and other kitchen equipment properly
• Communicate and work closely with the rest of the kitchen team
• Learn new menu items, features, and specials as they are introduced
• Help ensure kitchen equipment is being used safely and functioning properly
• Stay organized and composed during busy service periods

What We're Looking For

• Previous sauté experience is required
• Kitchen line experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of recipes, measurements, and basic conversions
• Ability to use a digital scale and thermometer
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humor
• Takes pride in quality, cleanliness, and consistency
• Ability to follow recipes and specifications accurately
• Comfortable standing, bending, and walking throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more with assistance

Why Cappuccino's?

We believe a great kitchen starts with a great team. If you're an experienced Sauté Cook looking for a place where you can work hard, sharpen your skills, and be part of a team that takes pride in what they serve, Cappuccino's could be the right fit for you.

Bring your experience. Bring your energy. Come cook with us!