TN - Drake's Knoxville - Prep Cook (Burger Production)

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to giving everyone a place to come play, everything at Drake’s from our atmosphere to our team and our menu is designed with an infectious energy that ensures everyone leaves with a story to tell. We’re not afraid to push the boundaries (and maybe break a few rules) to give guests an experience like no other. After all, we’re the restaurant that dared to put burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we’re always looking for big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family. We work hard and play harder!

Check us out on social media (@drakescomeplay) to see for yourself just how much fun we have.

Prep Cook (Burger Production)
Join the Drake’s team in a back-of-house role focused on preparing one of our most important menu items, our fresh burger patties! We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented team players who take pride in consistency, quality, and food safety.

Drake’s is a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant where teamwork, timing, and communication are essential to everyone’s success. As a Prep Cook focused on burger production, you will primarily be responsible for preparing, portioning, weighing, and forming burger patties according to Drake’s specifications to ensure consistency and quality every time.

What we're looking for:

Strong attention to detail and consistency

Ability to follow recipes and portion standards precisely

Maintaining proper food temperatures and safe food handling practices

Keeping a clean, organized, and sanitary prep station

Working efficiently to meet daily production goals

Supporting the kitchen team as needed

While this role is primarily prep-focused, you may assist with other kitchen tasks during your shift. All team members play a part in upholding our standards for quality, safety, and presentation. We take pride in the product we serve our friends and families!

Benefits

Competitive pay starting at $16/hour based on experience

Shift meal

Complete health care package including dental available

Outstanding 401K plan with company match

Education reimbursement of $500/semester for full-time students working 20 hr/week with a 3.2+ GPA

Opportunity to advance – 86% of managers are promoted within

Dining card

Strong company culture

Emergency family fund

Holiday closures (Thanksgiving & Christmas)