Hot Birds, a Knoxville born Hot Chicken concept is OPENING its second location! Our customers and Knoxville visitors rave about this being their GO-TO spot downtown in the Marble City Market food hall. We pride ourselves in making scratch-made food such as hand-breaded spicy chicken sandwiches, tenders, loaded fries, wings, mac and cheese and banana pudding.
We are a high energy, high collaboration environment that rewards employees with spot bonuses, tip-sharing and free meals during working hours, and performance-based pay raises and promotions on a quarterly basis.
We are looking for a Prep Cook who works swiftly and precisely, ensuring our Hot Chicken meals are consistently delicious as we bring this new concept to the Knoxville area and look toward rapid expansion in the next couple of years. We will consider the most tenured employees as eligible for promotions.
We will be open 7 days a week, 11 am to 9 pm. Our 2 shifts will run from 9am to 5pm (Morning) and from 5pm to 10pm (Evening). Address is 460 North Cedar Bluff Rd.
Job Responsibilities
- Scratch-Made Prep: Prepare breading, sauces, sides (mac and cheese, banana pudding, and more), and marinate/portion raw chicken to recipe spec.
- Consistency & Quality: Follow standardized recipes and portioning guidelines so every batch meets Hot Birds' taste and quality standards.
- Stock & Organization: Keep prep stations, walk-ins, and dry storage organized, labeled, and rotated using FIFO (first in, first out).
- Food Safety & Cleanliness: Strictly follow food safety, raw poultry handling, and sanitation protocols at all times.
- Team Player Attitude: Work seamlessly with the line and front counter to make sure the kitchen is stocked and ready ahead of rushes.
Job Requirements
- Age Requirement: Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Shift Availability (FULL TIME)
- Must be available for full-time work (35–40 hours/week), including typical shifts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at least 5 days a week.
- Physical Demands: Comfortable standing for long periods, working in close team spaces, and handling kitchen heat (literally!).
- Skills & Mindset: A positive attitude (non-negotiable), attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
- Logistics: Reliable transportation to and from work, plus a phone or reliable way to stay connected with the team.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay ($16–$18/hr) with guaranteed hours (35–40 hrs/week) including tips
- Free meals during your shift and a free uniform
- Paid Time Off: Paid birthday off + additional paid days off after 1 year of employment
- Free uniforms
- Paid training and clear opportunities for growth in a welcoming environment
- Employee discounts and flexible scheduling
How to Apply
Ready to join the team? Text or Email us with answers to these questions and your resume.
What is your hourly compensation target?
Provide a brief 1 sentence on why you are looking for a new role.
Will you be able to provide 2 past employment references from managers?
How many years of restaurant experience do you have? (anything from cooking, dishwashing, server, hosting, customer service counts). 2 years is required for this role.
Have you worked at any local Knoxville restaurants that are not national franchises?
Email: [email protected]. Text us at 865-500-4270.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
