As a Cook you'll perform high-volume food preparation upholding the hospitality standards that make Grand Ole Opry experiences unforgettable. You'll prepare and replenish catering and concession items, arranging menu items in heated display cases, chafing dishes, and refrigerated cases to ensure proper temperature, visual appeal and accessibility. You'll prepare food in a variety of environments, including kitchens and a food truck, to support concessions, catering, and the VIP lounge, serving guests who are eagerly anticipating their Grand Ole Opry show experience. As the ideal candidate you'll inspire teamwork, service, and integrity to foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes. Adhere to established portion control guidelines and minimize waste.
- Perform knife skills such as slicing, chopping, mincing, julienning, and dicing as needed for food production.
- Display and replenish food for guests' self-service. Pre-package menu items for concessions and arrange food displays for buffet service and private events.
- Deliver exceptional service to all guests.
- Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures according to proper sanitation standards.
- Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen spaces, ensuring proper food and chemical storage with correct labeling, dating, rotation, and temperature control in accordance with HACCP guidelines and sanitation standards.
- Clean equipment on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules in compliance with company safety and sanitation standards. Notify leadership of equipment malfunction immediately.
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to management.
- Execute and adhere to all directions provided by department and venue leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
- 1+ years of culinary experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have the ability to read
- Ability to properly set a station "mise en place" (set in place, having all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking)
Physical Requirements
Speak and hear to communicate effectively and use both near and distance vision. Stand and walk for extended periods, while carrying items. Walk up and down stairs while navigating the venue. Regularly lift up to 25 lbs. Occasionally team-lift up to 50 lbs., Use manual dexterity for food preparation. Tolerate extreme heat.
Working Conditions
Kitchen and catering environments subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.
