Grill Cook

Lancer Hospitality is a well-established foodservice management company with over 30 years of experience. Serving a diverse clientele across various settings, Lancer Hospitality is known for building strong, long-lasting, and personal relationships with clients while providing exceptional foodservice solutions. The company is committed to making a real positive impact on businesses and communities by delivering high-quality foodservice management and catering to different needs in the industry.

This particular role is a full-time, onsite Grill Cook position based at Zoo Knoxville, Tennessee. As part of Lancer Hospitality's Dining & Events segment, the Grill Cook will play a key role in supporting the kitchen team of this popular zoo and entertainment venue. With a competitive pay rate of $13-14 per hour, this role offers not only financial rewards but also a great work environment geared towards personal and professional growth. The cook will experience a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment where preparing and cooking delicious, high-quality meals is a daily priority. This position encourages creativity in food preparation and presentation while emphasizing adherence to strict safety and quality standards.

Working at Zoo Knoxville through Lancer Hospitality offers a unique and rewarding experience, including flexible schedules, weekly paychecks, and engaging employee perks. These perks include free tickets to Zoo Knoxville and discounted admissions to local attractions such as Ripley's aquarium, Go cart speed tracks, and arcades, fostering a fun work-life balance. The role also requires candidates to pass a background check and drug screening, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.

The Grill Cook will be responsible for ensuring quality and portion control, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following safe food handling protocols, and creatively presenting food items. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of prior culinary experience in a high-volume environment, with an emphasis on scratch cooking. Proficiency in culinary methods and techniques, strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and customer service experience are essential for success in this role.

Lancer Hospitality and its parent company, Elior North America, are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and employee development. They offer comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as voluntary insurance options, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, 401k retirement plans, paid time off, holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement. The companies support ongoing professional growth and advancement opportunities, ensuring that employees gain valuable skills and experience that will benefit their future careers.

Overall, this Grill Cook role presents an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who thrive in a busy, rewarding environment and wish to contribute to a vibrant and enjoyable guest experience at a well-known family destination. Lancer Hospitality provides a supportive and enriching workplace culture where employees can learn, grow, and successfully advance their careers in the foodservice industry.