Corner Café - Cook II- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
About The Position
Corner Café serves fresh, chef-inspired breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings, handcrafted baked goods, and welcoming hospitality. The Cook II prepares menu items with precision, maintains food safety standards, and supports efficient kitchen operations in a high-volume environment. The role contributes to the guest experience by preparing café favorites and specialties and ensuring food meets quality and presentation standards. The Cook II is expected to provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members and uphold Paradies Lagardère’s TRIFIC values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, and Commitment. The position requires adherence to company image, grooming, uniform, food safety, sanitation, operational, and guest satisfaction standards. Duties and requirements may change during employment, and additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
- Proven cooking experience, including line-cook experience.
- ServSafe certification or equivalent.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, and to converse comfortably with customers.
- Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
- Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Ability to work various shifts in a team-oriented, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to unexpected situations.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics in English.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to stand, bend, reach, climb a ladder, and walk long distances.
- Ability to stand for long periods and work in conditions involving high heat, steam, and odors.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume or fast-casual dining restaurant environment.
- Culinary school diploma.
Responsibilities
- Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members while upholding the company’s TRIFIC values.
- Follow recipes and product directions precisely when preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food.
- Follow production preparation lists and maintain accurate records; requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
- Use knives, slicers, and other kitchen equipment proficiently.
- Use the KDS to manage guest orders efficiently.
- Use a variety of cooking methods.
- Follow brand standards for food safety, sanitation, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction.
- Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to food safety.
- Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
- Assist with food-supply ordering and planning as directed by the supervisor.
- Report equipment repairs and maintenance needs to management.
- Monitor rotation and dating of prepared food and storage areas.
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards.
- Ensure items on guest tickets are served simultaneously, at high quality, and on time.
- Assist with training new cooks and other restaurant staff.
- Adhere to grooming and uniform guidelines, including wearing slip-resistant shoes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
