Chef

Clayton Homes • Maryville, TN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chef role works in support of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong interest in cooking fresh, healthy, and high-quality food and participating in kitchen maintenance.

Requirements

• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented
• High energy, positive attitude, ability to remain calm under pressure
• Basic cooking and food preparation knowledge, propensity to learn these at a higher level.
• General knowledge of kitchen operations and equipment
• High School Diploma
• 1 year in professional food service operation.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe certification within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation and cooking tasks for plated meals, buffets and action stations
• Sets up buffets, beverage service and snack stations, restock as needed.
• Works with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on recipe testing and development.
• Performs stewarding tasks such as receiving, stocking and rotation of goods.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation and organization of kitchen, safe food handling practices, and proper rotation of prepared products to assure prolonged usefulness and quality.
• Assists in ware washing duties for kitchen production and meal events.
• Participates in daily and weekly cleaning schedules including but not limited to dishwashing, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and kitchen organization.

Benefits

• Flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year.
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Holistic wellness programs (physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational) available online or in-person for team members.
• Onsite restaurant
• Onsite fitness facility with full gym
• In-person and virtual workout classes
• Yoga / barre studio
• Volleyball and basketball courts
• Walking paths
• Disc golf course

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED