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TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LEAD COOK - 06302026-78814

Environment and Conservation
Spencer, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time
06/30/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time
07/27/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)
$2,896.00

Salary (Annually)
$34,752.00

Job Type
Full-Time

City, State Location
Spencer, TN

Department
Environment and Conservation


LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, VAN BUREN COUNTY This position is located at Fall Creek Falls State Park Lodge.


For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00010052_tsp_lead_cook_fcf_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma plus 4 years experience preparing food in a kitchen serving both restaurant and catering operations.

Substitution of Education for Experience: A bachelor's degree in culinary arts or food and beverage management is preferred and can substitute on a year-by-year basis for the required experience, up to 3 years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Employees must obtain the below certifications within 90 days of hire:

1. ServSafe certification is required.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

This position involves leading daily kitchen shifts and preparing meals for food and beverage outlets, as well as banquet meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a variety of commercial-grade kitchen appliances.
  • Coaches and trains new or less experienced workers in the kitchen.
  • Prepare restaurant meals to order in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Prepare food for catered events as contracted by the Lodge.
  • Prioritize food prep tasks based on knowledge of the time needed to cook and prepare food items.
  • Maintain a clean and functional kitchen that exceeds the Department of Health expectations.
  • Bake bread, rolls, cakes, pies, and pastries.
  • Cleans, cuts, and cooks (by roasting, broiling, baking, and frying meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

  • Action Oriented

  • Command Skills

  • Composure

  • Conflict Management

  • Customer Focus

  • Decision Quality

  • Informing

  • Integrity and Trust

  • Planning

  • Time Management

Knowledge:

  • Clerical

  • Customer and Personal Service

  • Economics and Accounting

  • English Language

  • Food Production

Skills:

  • Active Learning

  • Active Listening

  • Instructing

  • Judgment and Decision Making

  • Management of Financial Resources

  • Management of Personnel Resources

  • Persuasion

  • Quality Control Analysis

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Service Orientation

  • Speaking

  • Time Management

Abilities:

  • Auditory Attention

  • Depth Perception

  • Extent Flexibility

  • Gross Body Coordination

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Memorization

  • Oral Comprehension

  • Oral Expression

  • Peripheral Vision

  • Speech Clarity

  • Stamina

  • Time Sharing

  • Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer

  • Telephone

  • Printer

  • Calculator

  • Oven

  • Stove-top

  • Grill

  • Deep Fat Fryer

  • Steamer

  • Food Slicer

  • Food Chopper

  • Mixers

  • Pressure Cooker

  • Microwave

  • Cooking Thermometer

  • Dishwasher

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $34,752

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