Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant in Hendersonville, TN is hiring PREP COOKS to join our kitchen team. This is a great position to grow into the restaurant industry.

We love to cross-train and promote from within.

Puckett's is a part of the A. Marshall Hospitality family of restaurants, which also includes 7 other Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant locations, 2 Scout's Pub locations, Burger Dandy, Americana Taphouse 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.

Puckett's Hendersonville is slated to open April 2024. If hired for this role, you would begin training immediately at our other locations and transfer once the Hendersonville location opens.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Position : Prep Cook
• Location : 1039 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville, TN
• Hours : Vary - Weekends needed

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep 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

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Excellent Health Benefits Package for Employees averaging over 30 hours / week. We pay 50% of employee's medical insurance.

Affordable dental and vision available to add on.

• Opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• One week paid vacation for full time employees (35 hours average) after 6 months.
• 30% off Skechers Shoe Program.
• 50% off in-house meals and apparel for you AND your immediate family at your home location.
• 50% off in-house meals and apparel at any of our affiliated restaurants for you as an employee.
• Paid breaks!
• A positive, fun and family-oriented work environment.
• Company newsletter to stay informed.

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-01