Prep Cook at Puckett's in Hendersonville

A Marshall Hospitality • Hendersonville, TN

12h

About The Position

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant in Hendersonville, TN is hiring PREP COOKS to join our kitchen team. This is a great position to grow into the restaurant industry. We love to cross-train and promote from within. Puckett's is a part of the A. Marshall Hospitality family of restaurants, which also includes 7 other Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant locations, Scout's Pub, and Deacon's New South. We are a growing business and are looking for a talented person with an energetic and positive personality to contribute to the company's growth. If you are interested in working for a company whose leadership is hands-on and invested in the development of its people, then we look forward to speaking with you. POSITION INFORMATION Position: Prep Cook Location: 1039 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville, TN Hours: Vary - open availability needed JOB SUMMARY The Prep Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. They are responsible for performing minor machine maintenance, setting up ingredients in preparation for production, and assigning the overall production of food when needed. They must also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates

Requirements

• Must pass the federally mandated E-verify process
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a professional restaurant kitchen
• Must have an understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to conduct yourself in a positive and professional manner under all circumstances, including in a high paced environment

Responsibilities

• cooking and preparing a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List
• performing minor machine maintenance
• setting up ingredients in preparation for production
• assigning the overall production of food when needed
• performing other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates

Benefits

• Excellent Health Benefits Package for Employees averaging over 30 hours/week. We pay 50% of employee's medical insurance. Affordable dental and vision available to add on.
• Opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• One week paid vacation for full time employees (35+ hours average) after 6 months.
• 30% off Skechers Shoe Program.
• 50% off in-house meals and apparel for you AND your immediate family at your home location.
• 50% off in-house meals and apparel at any of our affiliated restaurants for you as an employee.
• Paid breaks!
• A positive, fun and family-oriented work environment.
• Company newsletter to stay informed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed