Prep Cook - Miss Lucille's Commisary Kitchen at Project 2231 / Miss Lucille's Cafe – Clarksville, Tennessee

Miss Lucille’s Café, a welcoming and cozy eatery in Clarksville, TN, is known for its fresh, homemade dishes and inviting atmosphere. We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented Cook to join our exceptional commissary kitchen team. This role is essential in ensuring smooth kitchen operations, making it an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. If you take pride in keeping things running seamlessly and enjoy working behind the scenes to support a great dining experience, Miss Lucille’s Café & its Commissary Kitchen wants you on board!

Miss Lucille’s Commissary Kitchen Cook

Job Description
Miss Lucille’s Café is seeking a skilled, versatile, and detail-oriented Cook to support our Commissary Kitchen team. This role is essential to our daily operations, combining food prep / line responsibilities with maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-run kitchen environment. If you enjoy structured kitchen work, variety, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

Prep & Kitchen Support Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation to support kitchen operations

• Maintain organized workstations and ensure ingredients are stocked

• Assist with unloading deliveries and restocking items

• Ensure clean dishes, pots, pans, and flatware are always available

• Clear the dish window and properly store clean dishware

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and appliances, including coffee makers, mixers, and pans

• Clean and sanitize the dishwasher and triple sink at the end of shifts

• Sweep and mop floors, maintaining a safe and clean workspace at all times

• Take out trash and rinse garbage cans as needed

• Support your team with additional tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Line Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards

• Execute dishes efficiently, accurately, and consistently

• Ensure excellent presentation and quality control

• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills

• Ability to stand or walk for 8-hour shifts and lift at least 20 pounds

• Commitment to following food safety and sanitation procedures

• Must be at least 18 years old

Schedule & Availability

• Day and afternoon shifts

• Weekend availability required

• Holiday availability required, except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Pay

• $15.00 – $17.00 per hour, based on experience

What We Offer

• Paid Training

• Competitive Pay

• Dental & Vision Benefits

• Growth Opportunities

• Supportive Team Environment

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

About Project 2231

Project 2231 is a family-owned hospitality and entertainment company operating Miss Lucille’s Marketplace, Miss Lucille’s Café, Dock 17, The City Forum, ACME Athletics, and Varsity Pins.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today and become part of the Miss Lucille’s Café family!

Day Shift
Weekends (including Saturday and Sunday) and Holidays are required (except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
20-25 hours with the opportunity to go full-time based on performance