Concessions Cook

Paula Deen's Family Kitchen (Diverse Concepts, LLC)•Pigeon Forge, TN

About The Position

The Concessions Cook prepares high-quality food for guests and supports timely, efficient food delivery to each kiosk. The role involves cooking with commercial kitchen equipment, preparing raw ingredients, following recipes and presentation guidelines, maintaining workstation inventory, and upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The cook also works collaboratively with kitchen staff and management, completes required training and knowledge checks, and performs other duties as needed. The position requires standing for 6–8 hours per shift, hearing in a loud environment, and repeatedly lifting up to 30 pounds per shift.

Requirements

Must be neatly dressed and well groomed in accordance with company uniform and appearance policies.
Must be able to stand for a 6–8 hour shift.
Must be able to complete all training steps and knowledge checks.
Must be able to read recipes and par lists.
Must be able to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management.
Must be able to hear well in a loud environment.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds several times per shift.

Responsibilities

Broil, grill, and/or sauté food and operate commercial ovens and fryers.
Read and follow kitchen prep lists.
Accurately date all food items.
Slice, dice, chop, and prepare raw food items.
Maintain par levels of operating supplies and food products at the assigned workstation; obtain replacement stock and update the kitchen manager about low-inventory items.
Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each kiosk.
Ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards to protect guests.
Rotate food products using the First In, First Out technique.
Follow recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guest expectations.
Prepare high-quality food items for guests.
Perform other duties and responsibilities without being asked.
Assist other employees with duties as necessary and work as a team player.