Saute Cook

Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants' Cappuccino's West Knoxville is hiring an experienced Sauté Cook to join our high-energy kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering great food, this role puts you on the sauté line with a team that values speed, accuracy, and teamwork.

You will set up and prep your station, cook menu items accurately, maintain temperatures and portion control, and keep the station clean and sanitary while following all safety

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.

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

Team player

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

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!