Job Description

Job Location: Anakeesta - Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

This is an incredible opportunity that will ignite your passion for cooking and take your skills to new heights! Imagine a rewarding job, working with the nicest people, surrounded by the best views Gatlinburg has to offer! Our award-winning theme park creates unique outdoor experiences at the top of the Smoky Mountains and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Anakeesta's Food and Beverage Cooks prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menus. Anakeesta has several food and beverage locations, and individual responsibilities may vary based on location.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to restaurants standardized recipes.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Attends all necessary F&B training classes
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous cooking experience
- Able to work under stress.
- Able to work accurately and rapidly.
- Able to multitask.
- Must possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to change when required.
- Ability to work with different pieces of kitchen equipment.
- Must be well groomed and properly attired.
- Able and willing to deliver friendly, courteous, and prompt customer service.
- Able and willing to work cooperatively with other team members
- Available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.; can push, pull, grasp, lift, kneel, stoop, climb, balance, crouch, crawl and stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Perks
- Work with an enthusiastic team and create lasting memories
- Free parking
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K
- Free admission for employees and their immediate family
- Employee discounts on food and merchandise
- Generous pass exchange program with area attractions
If you believe you meet the qualifications above and have an interest in joining the Anakeesta team, please apply online. Thanks for your interest!