Open app
Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Cook

$16.5 per hour

SelfOpportunity

Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Cook | $16.50/hr DOE | Part-time | Knoxville (Kingston Pike) | Opening November 2026

Cook for Knoxville’s newest Golden Corral. Join the opening kitchen team in November 2026 and keep the buffet stocked with hot, fresh favorites all shift long. Experience is preferred, but not required.

This is a rare chance to get in on the ground floor. Everyone on the opening team starts new together, trains with Golden Corral’s opening team and is there when the doors open for the very first time.

Pay + perks

• Starting pay from $16.50 per hour, DOE (depending on experience)

• Free shift meals

• Holiday premium pay

• Flexible part-time schedules

• Career growth: learn new stations and grow with the team

• Paid vacation + benefits for eligible team members

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot buffet items to recipe and standards

• Keep food fresh, hot and ready to serve throughout each shift

• Maintain a clean, organized and food-safe work area at all times

• Support the team with restocking and helping guests

Who we’re looking for

• Food preparation experience preferred, but not required

• Able to work under pressure in a guest-driven, high-volume restaurant

• Self-driven and flexible, with strong communication skills

• Available for days, evenings, weekends and holidays, including Sundays

Schedule

Multiple part-time openings. You’ll work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Weekends are our busiest days, so availability on weekends and holidays, including Sundays, is required.

How hiring works

1. Apply here on ZipRecruiter. It takes just a few minutes, and no resume is needed.

2. Our recruiting team calls or texts you to set up your interview.

3. Interview at our hiring center: Best Western, 3rd floor, 420 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922. Hiring days are Thursday, October 1, 8 and 22, 10 AM to 6 PM. Interviews are at the hotel, not the restaurant.

4. Train with the opening team and help open the doors in November 2026.

About Golden Corral

Golden Corral® is the nation’s largest buffet restaurant chain and a family restaurant built on service to others. We treat every guest like a guest in our home, and we invest in the growth of our people. Golden Corral: the only one for everyone.

Golden Corral is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws; see the Know Your Rights notice at Recruiting support provided by Self Opportunity Inc.

Apply
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Cook in Knoxville, TN vacancy
  • Pizza Maker - up to $12 / hour - Part-time Nights (05457)

    $12 per hour

    Pizza MakerKnoxville, Tennessee, Knox Pizza Co, LLCAbout UsWelcome to Knox Pizza, LLC doing business as Domino's! Operating stores in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Roanoke and points in-between. Since the start of 2019, we have grown our number of locations by over 400%! We ...
    Suggested
    Extra income
    Full time
    Part time
    Second job
    Flexible hours
    Night shift

    Domino's Pizza LLC

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • SOUS CHEF/COOK - BANQUET HALL
     ...Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef/Cook to join our banquet hall culinary team. The ideal candidate will assist in planning, preparing, and executing high-volume banquet events, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient kitchen operations... 
    Suggested
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Buddy's Bar-B-Q

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Line Cook

    $15.76 - $20.73 per hour

     ...We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. Produces small to large... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Covenant Living of Colorado

    Knoxville, TN
    2 hours ago
  • LINE COOK
     ...stability and comprehensive benefits of a large company, yet small enough to consider our team members family.Position DescriptionOur Line Cooks take what the prep team has provided and cook delicious dishes quickly, consistently and according to our guests' preferences and... 
    Suggested
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    LM Restaurants

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...concentrated customer service and serious food standards, bringing our guests an AUSS-SOME experience.Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications. As a Line Cook, you will be... 
    Suggested

    Outback Steakhouse

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...Line CookAt Chuy's, our food is made from scratch, our energy is contagious, and our kitchen is where the magic happens. As a Line Cook, you're the engine behind every sizzling skillet, stacked enchilada, and perfectly grilled taco. You bring the heat, the hustle, and... 

    Chuy's

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...service)Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonusState Benefits OverviewGet ready to sizzle: amazing starts with you! Our Cooks have a passion for preparing the highest quality food and creating memorable dining experiences through world-class service and exceptional... 

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...Job OpportunityRun your station through the rush: cook to spec, plate with pride, and send out food that earns its reputation one ticket at a time. You'll follow recipes and procedures exactly, keep your station clean and stocked as you go, and communicate with the line... 
    Flexible hours

    Jim 'N Nick's

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...Line CookThe Line Cook is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a friendly, helpful individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.Why should you apply?Free Meals during your shiftFlexible SchedulingFun Work EnvironmentPaid... 
    Flexible hours

    Taco Bell

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...Topgolf CookA Topgolf Cook plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality food items while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Job Responsibilities... 
    Shift work
    Afternoon shift

    Topgolf

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...Cooks/Line CooksDouble Dogs Chowhouse is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu focus, and that promotes a friendly and professional work environment.Double Dogs Chowhouse offers its employees:Competitive wages/payFlexible schedule... 

    Double Dogs

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook

    $16 - $20 per hour

     ...insurance (based on hours worked)Paid sick leave (in qualifying jurisdictions)Hiring immediately for full-time and part-time hourly Line Cooks, Wok Cooks, Cooks, Chef De Parties, or Station Chefs.Job SummaryA Line Cook, Wok Cook, Cook, Chef De Partie, or Station Chef... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    P.F. Chang's

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Line Cooks and Prep Cooks needed. Full or Part time

    $16.5 - $20 per hour

     ...fresh, high-quality ingredients, every dish reflects our commitment to culinary excellence in food service and hospitality. Our Line Cooks thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, taking ownership and pride in producing delicious dishes through precise cooking... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Fox Restaurant Concepts

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Line Cook
     ...food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests. Come join the Carrabba's Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications. As a Line Cook, you will be... 

    Carrabba's Italian Grill

    Knoxville, TN
    8 hours ago
  • Line Cook
     ...including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.In Italy and at Olive Garden, it is all about the food. As a line cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation to delight our guests. Our... 
    Hourly pay
    Flexible hours

    Olive Garden

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Prep Cook
     ...Label, date, and rotate product the right way, keep your area spotless, and set the line up to win before the doors open. Scratch cooking lives or dies on prep. Here, it lives.You're precise, consistent, and take quiet pride in work most guests never see but every guest... 
    Flexible hours

    Jim 'N Nick's

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Tortilla/Prep Cook
     ...Chuy's, every dish starts with fresh ingredients, passion, and a whole lotta love—and that's where you come in. As a Tortilla & Prep Cook, you're the heartbeat of the kitchen, crafting fresh tortillas from scratch while prepping the ingredients that make our Tex-Mex... 

    Chuy's

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Prep Cook
     ...service)Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonusState benefits overviewGet ready to sizzle: the heart of the kitchen, our prep cooks have a passion for preparing the highest quality food and creating memorable dining experiences through world-class service and... 

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Prep Cook
     ...proper procedures and standards.Assemble and complete final production of all food items.Assist with plating of catered meals.Assist cooking concessions using fryers, grilling and so on for event with concessions needs.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:High... 
    Work experience placement
    Seasonal work
    Night shift

    Legends Global

    Knoxville, TN
    2 hours ago
  • Prep Cook
     ...CookAs a Cook, you will prepare high-quality meals in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. You’ll work closely with the culinary team to ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests. This role requires attention to detail, efficiency... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Night shift
    Afternoon shift

    Hospitality Ventures

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Prep Cook
     ...Cooks/Prep CooksDouble Dogs Chowhouse is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu focus, and that promotes a friendly and professional work environment.Double Dogs Chowhouse offers its employees:Competitive wages/payFlexible schedule... 

    Double Dogs

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Combining quality and bold FLAVOR starts with our Line Cooks. They bring it... every steak, every time. Get our Guests Fired Up by... Prepares high quality food items to order... 
    Shift work

    Longhorn Steakhouse

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • HOH LINE COOK
     ...Twin Peaks Job Description: Heart Of House Line Cook This job requires the Twin Peaks Heart of House Line Cook to prepare best in class food to every Twin Peaks guest. Each HOH team member is defined by extreme standards & discipline that produce 100% Food Quality,... 
    Local area
    Shift work

    Twin Peaks Restaurants

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Line Cook
     ...passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.Come join the Carrabba's Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications. As a Line Cook, you will be... 

    Carrabba's Italian Grill

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Line Cook
     ...re about loving what you're doing today and preparing you for what you'll be doing tomorrow. Are you ready to be a Roadie?As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy. If you are a team player with a positive... 
    Weekly pay

    Texas Roadhouse

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • LINE COOK
     ...Cooks/Line Cooks Double Dogs Chowhouse is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu focus, and that promotes a friendly and professional work environment. Double Dogs Chowhouse offers its employees: Competitive wages/pay... 
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Double Dogs

    Knoxville, TN
    3 days ago
  • Line Cook
     ...through our premium prime steaks, best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based entrees which always impresses our guests! As a Line Cook you will need to be committed to industry leading food safety, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards. You will also be... 

    Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

    Knoxville, TN
    5 days ago
  • Now Hiring Full Time Line Cooks
    Role Overview Our Kitchen, or as we like to say at Chili's our Heart of House, Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in great team...
    Full time
    Part time
    Casual work
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Chili's Grill & Bar

    Knoxville, TN
    2 days ago
  • HOH LINE COOK
     ...Twin Peaks Job Description: Heart Of House Line CookThis job requires the Twin Peaks Heart of House Line Cook to prepare best in class food to every Twin Peaks guest. Each HOH team member is defined by extreme standards & discipline that produce 100% Food Quality, Sanitation... 
    Local area
    Shift work

    Twin Peaks Restaurants

    Knoxville, TN
    1 day ago
  • Line Cook
     ...directives of management throughout all shifts. Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Know and comply consistently with our standard... 
    All shifts

    Tupelo Honey

    Knoxville, TN
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Cook. Be the first to apply!