Kitchen (Pizza Cook, Grill Cook, Salad Cook, Prep Cook, Dish)

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $13.25 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Mellow Mushroom is a vibrant and innovative restaurant known for its unique approach to crafting delicious pizza, salads, hoagies, and other menu items that spotlight fresh ingredients and creative culinary techniques. As a rapidly growing chain, Mellow Mushroom has cultivated a reputation for excellent food quality, outstanding customer service, and an inviting atmosphere that keeps guests returning time and again. The restaurant prides itself on fostering a team-oriented workplace where employees are empowered to thrive and contribute to a memorable dining experience.

We are currently looking for experienced and passionate Cooks with expertise in pizza, salad, hoagie preparation, and general kitchen prep work. The successful candidates will be responsible for efficiently preparing high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. This role demands a focus on taste, appearance, and timely delivery to exceed customer expectations consistently. Working in a fast-paced environment, the candidates must demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high food safety and cleanliness standards. Collaboration with kitchen staff and management is essential to monitor food stock, assist with inventory control, and support overall kitchen operations. Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, is required to meet the restaurant’s dynamic scheduling needs.

Job Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple orders simultaneously
Knowledge of food safety standards and quality
Proven experience as a cook in a busy restaurant setting is a plus
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with co-workers respectfully
Must be flexible with hours and be available to work weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

Proven experience as a cook in a busy restaurant setting
Knowledge of food safety standards and quality
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with co-workers respectfully
Experience with pizza, salad, hoagie, and prep work is preferred
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Job Duties

Cook and prepare high-quality dishes in a timely manner
Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications as set by Mellow Mushroom
Ensure that the kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and sanitized in accordance with brand standards
Assist to manage food storage and inventory control
Follow health and safety regulations at all times
Collaborate with the rest of the kitchen staff to maintain a high standard of food quality and consistency
Monitor food stock and report any shortages to management
Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the head chef or restaurant manager