Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gatlinburg, TN

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Wilderness at the Smokies

Line Cook

SUMMARY: A Line Cook coordinates with the Kitchen Supervisor and Kitchen Manager by performing food preparation tasks....

Wilderness at the Smokies

Prep Cook

SUMMARY: A Prep Cook coordinates with the Kitchen Supervisor and Kitchen Manager to prepare food by chopping and washing vegetable and meats as well as arranging salads, breads, sauces and...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring up to $14 per hour for talented Food Champions! "You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be...

Sous Chef at the Wayback Hotel - Paloma Restaurant - Pigeon Forge

  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Sous Chef for Paloma and Paloma Swim Club at The Wayback Hotel Are you ready to lead a culinary journey like no other? The Wayback Hotel is seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to spearhead our...

Line Cook at the Wayback Hotel - Paloma Restaurant - Pigeon Forge

  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 2 days ago

The position of Line Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparations of menu items and daily kitchen operations. This position is also expected to assist in maintaining the kitchen equipment...

Sous Chef at the Heirloom Room Creekside Restaurant & Bar - Gatlinburg

  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Who we are looking for: Ability to build a strong cohesive team. Ability to create unique, flavorful, and executable recipes. Takes complete ownership of food quality and appearance. Maintains...

Baker

  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 3 days ago

BAKER GATLINBURG, TN Essential Job Functions: Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to Run the Best Store in Town Maintain a positive...

Utility Worker I - Northeast - Denver Parks and Recreation

  • Waynesville, NC (24 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (24 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 3 days ago

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit...

Fry Cook - Nights and Weekends

  • Dandridge, TN (22 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dandridge, TN (22 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Cook

  • Dandridge, TN (22 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dandridge, TN (22 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Baker II - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

  • Pigeon Forge, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Follow proper procedures for inventory, portion control, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining work area cleanliness Maintain proper sanitation, scrub, sweeping, dishwashing, mopping, trash removal,...

Culinary Assistant

  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 5 days ago

Company Description $16.00 / Hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it. About Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa: Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National...

Cook

  • Bryson City, NC (18 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bryson City, NC (18 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 6 days ago

About our community We are an exceptional assisted living community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage. We strive daily to create...

Line Cook

  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Dave & Busters is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or...

Dishwasher

  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sevierville, TN (11 miles from Gatlinburg, TN)
  • 8 days ago

Assists the other kitchen staff members with pressure point relief during the shift as needed. Assists with line maintenance, sweeping and clearing dirty dishes....

Demographic Data for Gatlinburg, TN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gatlinburg, TN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Gatlinburg, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Gatlinburg, TN
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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