Now Hiring: Industrial Production Cook

Pay: $18.00/hour
Location: Northwest Knoxville, TN
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 1:00 PM until finish
Shift Length: Approximately 10–12 hours
Industry: Food Manufacturing

Position Overview

Looking for a good-paying opportunity where you can learn new skills and build experience in food manufacturing? Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Industrial Production Cook for an established food production facility in Northwest Knoxville!

This is a hands-on, physically demanding position involving large-scale food preparation and industrial cooking equipment. You'll work alongside experienced production staff, learning how to prepare recipes, operate industrial kettles, monitor cooking temperatures, and maintain consistent product quality.

Previous professional cooking experience is helpful, but not required! We're interested in dependable, hardworking individuals who can handle physically demanding work, are comfortable around high temperatures, and are willing to learn.

What You'll Do

Assist the Lead Cook with daily food production.
Learn and oversee industrial cooking processes from preparation through completion.
Follow recipes and production instructions to ensure consistent results.
Help load ingredients into large industrial cooking kettles.
Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and product quality.
Maintain accurate cooking and temperature records.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
Work alongside production team members to keep operations running efficiently.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, food production, or manufacturing environment is helpful.
Professional cooking experience is a plus, but not required.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks.
Comfortable working around industrial cooking equipment and high temperatures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions.
Basic math skills.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures, and production techniques.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Frequently handle ingredients and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Work in a hot production environment around industrial cooking equipment.
Maintain a steady pace throughout extended shifts.

Important: This is a hot, physically demanding production environment. Candidates should be comfortable working around high heat and performing repetitive lifting and food preparation tasks.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

$18.00 per hour for a hands-on production opportunity.
Learn industrial cooking techniques and large-scale food preparation.
Gain valuable experience in food manufacturing and production operations.
Work alongside experienced kitchen and production professionals.
Opportunity to develop additional cooking, food safety, and leadership skills.
Long-term employment potential in an established food manufacturing environment.

Ready to Get Started?

You don't need years of professional cooking experience to succeed here. If you're dependable, physically capable, comfortable working in the heat, and ready to learn, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Apply today!

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