Cook - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

Cook I - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

Job Category :
Food

Requisition Number : COOKI
008124

• Posted :
  January 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $20 USD per hour

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Dollywood 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel.

We are seeking a Cook I who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Cook I will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

This position exists to assist in the successful and profitable operation of the unit assigned while providing excellent guest service.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Versatilities in cuisine and cooking methods to cook various types of food as well as high-end catering menu items
• Knowledgeable of proper cooking temperatures and hold times, maintaining Safety Critical Checklists and Cooling Charts as required
• Acts as quality assurance inspector, ensuring food is of high quality
• Ensures procedures are in place in regards to labeling, dating, and/or rotating standards including the usage of day dots, FIFO (First In First Out), etc.
• Follows recipes including preparation/food handling standards which ensure designated portion control
• Knows and understands the recipes and portion in preparing each unit’s menu, constantly inspect and spot-weight portion sizes
• Complies with state and local health department regulations as well as Culinary Services departmental policies
• Knows and understands the use of the “Start Fresh” program when necessary
• Ensures all products are presented to guest in a visually appealing and appetizing manner through Plate Perfect
• Employees may be using equipment such as, but not limited to, knives, slicers, ovens, smokers, warmers, grills, tilt skillets, kettles, mixers, buffalo chopper, dollies, rolling racks, dishwasher, brooms, mops, etc.
• Waste Control - waste is kept to a minimum by not over producing, avoiding accidents, and properly storing and handling food; enforces small batch cooking method by producing less more often
• Responsible for maintaining a proper level of inventory at all times
• Employees are expected to be able to answer guest questions concerning park layout and menu item availability
• Learns and understands the Culinary Services Check 5
• Assists in the direction of all kitchen staff to maintain an effective and efficient operation
• Be an active participant in safety issues relating to personal safety and the safety of fellow hosts and guests

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

Education and Experience Required

• Must be minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant required
• Able to successfully complete Serv Safe Manager Certification within 30 days of start date
• Must submit to and pass pre-employment offer drug screen and background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to project 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…