JOB SUMMARY

 This position exists to participate in all activities, including food preparation, plate presentation, ware washing, and cleanliness and sanitation procedures. The Chef Assistant will also lead line cooks, prep staff and dishwashers to ensure shift is successful in a manner consistent with the Mission and Values of The Dollywood Company. 

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks with Sous Chef for daily objectives.
• Directs all HOH staff to ensure a successful shift.
• Ascertains all specials and methods of preparation and presentation.
• Ensures all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes and presentations established by the Sous Chef.
• Cleans and organizes workstation.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary culinary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes.
• Performs banquet and kitchen line functions as directed by the Sous Chef, including sautéing, production, plating and grilling.
• Ensures assigned workstation has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily menus and banquets.
• Checks product/supply levels and adjusts to daily needs and communicates any shortages.
• Leads and participates in daily line ups.
• Assists with staff instruction and follows through training throughout service.
• Assumes duties of Sous Chef in absence or as directed.

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.

Required Skills

PERSONALITY / ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Must be committed to continuous improvement.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must adapt to changes easily
• Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must show appreciation to others
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Must reflect Dollywood’s core values through the lens of dignity and respect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Able to display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.

• Able to endure temperatures of 0 to 100 degrees.

• Able to work outdoors.

• Able to hear, see and speak.

• Able to speak, read and write English.

• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.

• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.

• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.

• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.

• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.

• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.

• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Able to endure a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.

• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.

• Skilled with cooking and baking various types of food/dishes.

Required Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years cooking experience in similar operation.
• Must be able to obtain Food handler certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic computer knowledge and usage preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

PERSONALITY / ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Must be committed to continuous improvement.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must adapt to changes easily
• Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must show appreciation to others
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Must reflect Dollywood’s core values through the lens of dignity and respect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Able to display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.

• Able to endure temperatures of 0 to 100 degrees.

• Able to work outdoors.

• Able to hear, see and speak.

• Able to speak, read and write English.

• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.

• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.

• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.

• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.

• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.

• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.

• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Able to endure a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.

• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.

• Skilled with cooking and baking various types of food/dishes.