Line Cook at Puckett's in Pigeon Forge

Position Information

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, TN is hiring Line Cooks to join their kitchen team. This is a great position to grow into the restaurant industry. We love to cross-train and promote from within.

We are 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Line 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. They are also responsible for cooking meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. They must also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and prepare appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Essential Qualifications

• 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

EEO STATEMENT

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender (includes pregnancy or related medical conditions), genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We are drug-free, provide reasonable accommodations where requested and available and participate in the Federal E-Verify process.