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11 Shoneys Line Prep Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars , along with Shoney's full-service menu. Shoney's has continually served the greater ...

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars , along with Shoney's full-service menu. Shoney's has continually served the greater ...

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

... to prep sheet, monitors quality of food being prepared, assist on cook's line when needed, cook ... Resume Required Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 ...

Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars , along with Shoney's full-service menu. Shoney's has continually served the greater ...

Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars , along with Shoney's full-service menu. Shoney's has continually served the greater ...

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Maryville, TN · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars , along with Shoney's full-service menu. Shoney's has continually served the greater ...

... to prep sheet, monitors quality of food being prepared, assist on cook's line when needed, cook ... Resume Required Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 ...

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Maryville, TN · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

... to prep sheet, monitors quality of food being prepared, assist on cook's line when needed, cook ... Resume Required Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 ...

... to prep sheet, monitors quality of food being prepared, assist on cook's line when needed, cook ... Resume Required Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 ...

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Dandridge, TN · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

... to prep sheet, monitors quality of food being prepared, assist on cook's line when needed, cook ... Resume Required Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 ...

... clean restrooms, server-line and buffet areas. * Responsible for keeping areas outside the ... Must be at least 18 years of age to operate food prep equipment. * Basic communication skills ...

Shoney's Jobs Information

Does Shoney's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do Shoney's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Shoney's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
55% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do Shoney's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Shoney's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
60% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Shoney's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Shoney's?

Most people feel stressed out here.
91% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Shoney's recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Shoney's?

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Shoney's?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people think Shoney's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Shoney's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Shoneys?
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Prep Cook/Line Cook

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Shoney's

Pigeon Forge, TN

$13 - $17/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Shoney's rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepares food by recipes (such as soups, salads, breaded foods, etc.), preps food quantities according to prep sheet, monitors quality of food being prepared, assist on cook’s line when needed, cook items to order.


Overview of Tasks:

Preps foods, (using tools such as slicers, ditto machines, groen kettles, scales, measuring utensils, etc.), follows recipes, prep sheet to know how much of an item is needed, makes sure that products are kept at proper temperatures, checks quality of products, maintains cleanliness of work area, clean pots, pan, and utensils needed in preparing recipes, assist in line cooks duties when needed, follows all rules and regulations set by Shoney's and Health Dept. safety regulations.


Essential Job Functions:

Visual, some auditory, hand dexterity, full body mobility, basic reading, coordination, able to follow instructions, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., basic math skill, hand/eye coordination, able to read and follow measurements on recipes, must be able to use sharp objects (such as knives, slicers, etc.) must be able to work with all types of food, must be able to read prep sheet.


DESCRIPTION OF MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & WORK AIDS USED:

Knives, recipe book, recipe posters, food products, Hobart slicer, Hobart Ditto Machine, Groen Kettle, double boilers, food containers, conventional ovens, stainless steel colander, 20 gal. food bins, walk-in freezer and cooler, utensils, 32 in prep tables, 1 gal. pitchers, ladles, food products, cleaning supplies, chemicals, rectangular serving trays, clip boards, prep sheets, pen, pencils, stainless steel pot sink.


Expected Hours Per Week:

Range: 20 – 40 Hours


REQUIREMENTS
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Resume Required

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc. is an employee-owned company that operates 18 restaurants in 10 East Tennessee counties, opening the first franchise in 1962. Shoney’s is a family-friendly restaurant famous for the bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner Fresh Food Bars, along with Shoney’s full-service menu.

Shoney’s has continually served the greater Knoxville community with fresh, delicious food in a welcoming, family-oriented setting. Shoney’s generously contributes to many local community, social, educational and faith-based organizations including schools, youth groups and other family-focused organizations.


Mission Statement:

At Shoney’s of Knoxville Inc., we strive to provide families with an exceptional dining experience that blends southern hospitality with quality, flavorful food. We use the best of local ingredients, preparing them with care in a safe, healthy manner. As an employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on having professional, honorable, and welcoming employees so that when you dine with us, you feel like family. We appreciate our guests and warmly welcome them back into our restaurants to create memories that will last a lifetime. We are your neighbors, your friends and your family!


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