Job Information
Opening Date/Time
06/30/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
07/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$2,896.00
Salary (Annually)
$34,752.00
City, State Location
Spencer, TN
Department
Environment and Conservation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, VAN BUREN COUNTY This position is located at Fall Creek Falls State Park Lodge.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00010052_tsp_lead_cook_fcf_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma plus 4 years experience preparing food in a kitchen serving both restaurant and catering operations.
Substitution of Education for Experience: A bachelor's degree in culinary arts or food and beverage management is preferred and can substitute on a year-by-year basis for the required experience, up to 3 years.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Employees must obtain the below certifications within 90 days of hire:
1. ServSafe certification is required.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
This position involves leading daily kitchen shifts and preparing meals for food and beverage outlets, as well as banquet meetings.
Responsibilities
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Operate a variety of commercial-grade kitchen appliances.
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Coaches and trains new or less experienced workers in the kitchen.
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Prepare restaurant meals to order in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction.
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Prepare food for catered events as contracted by the Lodge.
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Prioritize food prep tasks based on knowledge of the time needed to cook and prepare food items.
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Maintain a clean and functional kitchen that exceeds the Department of Health expectations.
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Bake bread, rolls, cakes, pies, and pastries.
- Cleans, cuts, and cooks (by roasting, broiling, baking, and frying meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Command Skills
Composure
Conflict Management
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Informing
Integrity and Trust
Planning
Time Management
Knowledge:
Skills:
Active Learning
Active Listening
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Persuasion
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking
Time Management
Abilities:
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Coordination
Manual Dexterity
Memorization
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Peripheral Vision
Speech Clarity
Stamina
Time Sharing
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Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Printer
Calculator
Oven
Stove-top
Grill
Deep Fat Fryer
Steamer
Food Slicer
Food Chopper
Mixers
Pressure Cooker
Microwave
Cooking Thermometer
Dishwasher
