Cook

Smoky Mountain Resorts • Pigeon Forge, TN

19d • $18

About The Position

The Kitchen Cook prepares high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The cook’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. You should also be able to ensure that the refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy. To be successful as a Kitchen Cook, you should be able to use various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch Kitchen Cook should be able to handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality.

Requirements

• Be in good physical condition and be able to perform indoor and outdoor duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Maintain a culture of legendary service and hospitality among all team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use the English language fluently: speak, understand, read, and write. Adapt Spanish interpretation when necessary.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail (ATD).
• Must be able to prioritize, plan, meet deadlines and practice time management skills daily.
• Ability to accept that conflict happens; act to clarify the issue, bring parties together, identify a solution and monitor for resolution.
• Stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Apply physical dexterity with some bending, stretching, reaching, grabbing, holding, and carrying.
• Climb 3-5 flights of stairs, sometimes multiple times per day.
• The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit, use hands to finger, touch, handle, and feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and descend numerous flights of stairs consistently.
• The employee is required to use hand, arm, and leg to reach, bend, push, pull, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds daily on their own.
• Ability to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• Kitchen Cook experience is preferred.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently with others.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Reliable communication and poise.
• Ability to deal with a diversified workforce.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
• Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
• Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.
• Receive TOSHA certification to handle biohazards in compliance with proper training.
• Interact with guests and ensure they are having a top-notch vacation experience.
• Understand all safety regulations and operate systems in accordance with all safety measures.
• Communicate with guests in a friendly and positive manner.
• Host a safe and interactive environment that all children and families can enjoy.
• Interact with team members and guests in a positive and friendly manner during all shifts, in all situations.
• Knowledge and ability to comply with all company operating policies and procedures.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Years of Service Getaway (receive a company paid vacation after a year of service)
• 401k with 4% company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for $29 per week
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

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