Fry Cook in Lenior City, Tennessee at WindRiver Lakefront & Golf Community

WindRiver is a luxury lakefront and golf community offering a vibrant lifestyle that encompasses world-class amenities, including a championship golf course, full-service marina, Lakeside Inn, resort-style pool, and much more. At the heart of our community is WindRiver Club, home to our restaurant, bar, spa, fitness center, event spaces, and pro shop.

The Fry Cook provides high-quality food and a consistent, high-standard dining experience to our members and guests. You will own the fry and grill station, executing fried and grilled menu items to WindRiver standards while maintaining clean, safe, and efficient kitchen operations, following all food safety and sanitation regulations, managing prep and inventory levels for your station, communicating effectively with the team, and upholding professionalism to ensure a high-quality guest experience.

Fry Cook Responsibilities

Hours: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• Set up and run the fry/grill station, cooking menu items to WindRiver recipe standards
• Monitor fryer/grill temps and oil quality for consistent, safe results
• Portion and plate according to guide; maintain food quality through service
• Handle allergen and dietary requests accurately
• Keep station, equipment, and storage areas clean and sanitized to health code standards
• Manage prep levels, inventory, and stock rotation
• Complete opening/closing duties and daily/weekly routines
• Follow safety protocols around hot oil, open flame, and kitchen equipment
• Communicate with kitchen team on timing and special orders
• Maintain ServSafe compliance and attend required trainings
• Filter and change fryer oil on schedule, reporting degradation
• Cross-train and support other stations as directed
• Maintain professional appearance, hygiene, and uniform standards
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or injuries immediately
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the guest experience

• Minimum 1 year of food service experience, with fry or grill station experience (preferred).
• Culinary certification (preferred).
• ServSafe Certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment (required).
• High school diploma (preferred).
• Must be 18 years or older (required).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of food prep, safety, and kitchen operations.
• Working knowledge of fry and grill technique, oil management, and plate composition.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and tickets at once without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to follow procedures, safety rules, and health regulations.
• Excellent communication; team-oriented and adaptable.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, twist, kneel, lift, push, and pull items weighing 45lbs. Must be able to stand and continuously move throughout the workday, working near open flame, hot oil, and hot surfaces.