Cook III

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Cooking is more than just making food. Even our best chefs had to start somewhere! That’s where we come in! Our organized chaos will make you feel like you belong. The only question is, are you ready to turn up the heat?

Duties

• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times.
• Maintain proper food storage and rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Complete assigned opening, running, and closing kitchen duties.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow portion control guidelines to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and storing food deliveries as needed.
• Monitor food quality and report any shortages, spoilage, or equipment issues to management.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and service team members to ensure timely food preparation.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health department regulations.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares out commitment.

• High school diploma or general education degree GED.
• The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Follow instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Why Westgate? 

• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.