Line Cook - Category 10 Nashville
Ryman Hospitality Properties · Nashville, TN · 2 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
About the role
A line cook in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll play a crucial role in delivering delicious, high-quality food that fuels the guest experience. You'll prepare ingredients, cook dishes to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in a high-volume kitchen surrounded by the energy of live performances.
Responsibilities
- Perform the following cooking procedures: sauté, grill, fry, bake, and roast.
- Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
- Use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment in a safe manner according to policies.
- Follow standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items.
- Read and execute food orders from printed tickets or kitchen display systems accurately and promptly.
- Ensure food is served promptly. Notify leadership of any delays in service.
- Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
- Properly store food and chemicals. Label, date, and maintain the appropriate temperature based on established guidelines.
- Clean and break down workstation. Return supplies and ingredients to proper storage at end of shift.
- Ensure closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and kitchen is secure at closing.
- Return dishes to dishwashing area. Coordinate with dishwashers to replenish cookware, etc.
- Model company service basics. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1+ years' culinary experience required.
- Experience in high-volume restaurants preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards.
Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in setting up station mise en place with all ingredients prepped and organized for efficient cooking.
- Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs.
- Speak and hear to communicate and use both near and distance vision for reading tickets.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items.
- Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue.
- Regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach.
- Manual dexterity for food preparation tasks.
- Able to tolerate extreme heat.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plans with 4% company match, vested immediately.
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans.
- Company paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - vacation, sick, and holidays to provide flexibility.
- 4 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus adoption and surrogacy financial support.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free resource for employees and family members.
- Identity theft protection - company-paid benefit to keep your personal information safe.
- Perks - free and discounted tickets to shows, tours, restaurants, retail, and more.