THE OPTIMIST COOK – UP TO $24/hr. (Germantown)

The Optimist - NashvilleNashville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

The Optimist brings a menu of casual, wood-fired fare to Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood, transporting landlocked Tennesseans coast side to experience fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. The Optimist is seeking an experienced Cook to join our Nashville family! With a seafood-inspired, seasonally driven menu, The Optimist Cook has a strong knowledge and understanding of the preparation of hot and cold food items and ability to communicate and expedite food items on the back line while managing his/her assigned station to ultimately ensure total guest satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Experienced Cook
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the preparation of hot and cold food items
  • Ability to communicate and expedite food items on the back line
  • Ability to manage his/her assigned station

Nice To Haves

  • Culinary training degree

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of hot and cold food items
  • Communicate and expedite food items on the back line
  • Manage assigned station
  • Ensure total guest satisfaction

Benefits

  • Competitive pay - $16 to $24/hr.
  • Supportive culture and ethical work environment
  • Dynamic performance-based raises and promotions
  • Time off on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • Dining discounts at all Rocket Farm Restaurants
  • Rocket Farm University: specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement
  • Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee
  • Paid Time Off (after 1-year of employment)
  • Childbirth Recovery Leave (after 1-year of employment)
  • Parental Leave (after 1-year of employment)
  • Major Medical Insurance (after 1-year of employment)
  • Dental Insurance (after 1-year of employment)
  • Vision Insurance (after 1-year of employment)
  • Life Insurance (after 1-year of employment)
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