Holeman and Finch Public House: Line Cook

Hopkins and Company • Atlanta, GA

4d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Holeman and Finch Public House is seeking a talented and aspirational Cook to join their professional team. This role is dedicated to the cuisine at Holeman and Finch Public House, where the Cook will execute the menu as directed by Chef Linton Hopkins, from station preparation & readiness to ensuring deliciousness in every bite. This position will require and be taught fundamentals of the craft, focusing on building a resume which reflects real skill and ensures success in the world of professional kitchens. The ideal candidate must be professional, passionate, and reliable, maintaining a working knowledge of all recipes, products, and procedures to ensure consistency and deliciousness of all menu items. They will also assist with inventory, organization, and overall cleanliness to ensure the quality and freshness of products.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a line cook
• Food safety knowledge
• Advanced knife skills
• Able to move and/or lift heavier product of up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods of time; occasionally kneel, bend, and crouch as required to reach items at varying height levels
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment calmly and effectively
• Weekend availability required

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree
• Food Safety knowledge

Responsibilities

• Execute the menu as directed by Chef Linton Hopkins
• Station preparation & readiness
• Ensuring deliciousness in every bite
• Understanding ingredients (proteins, vegetables, grains, fats)
• Basic nutrition and seasonality awareness
• Reading, following, and scaling recipes
• Understanding heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
• Salt, fat, acid, heat balance
• Knife safety and maintenance
• Classic cuts (brunoise, julienne, batonnet, dice)
• Portioning proteins accurately
• Vegetable prep and efficiency
• Speed with consistency
• Dry heat cooking methods: sautéing, grilling, roasting, broiling
• Moist heat cooking methods: boiling, poaching, steaming, braising
• Combination cooking
• Pan control and temperature management
• Proper use of oils and fats
• Making stocks (white, brown, vegetable, and fish)
• Making mother sauces and derivatives
• Making emulsified sauces (vinaigrettes, hollandaise basics)
• Reduction and mounting with butter
• Soup fundamentals (clear, puréed, chowder)
• Meat identification and fabrication basics
• Poultry breakdown
• Fish identification and basic filleting
• Proper cooking temperatures for proteins
• Resting, slicing, and plating proteins
• Blanching and shocking vegetables
• Roasting and glazing vegetables
• Cooking rice, pasta, and grains properly
• Legume soaking and cooking
• Texture and doneness awareness for vegetables, grains, and legumes
• Egg cookery (fried, poached, scrambled, omelets)
• Custard basics (savory applications)
• Breakfast protein preparation
• Timing multiple components for breakfast
• Proper seasoning throughout cooking
• Tasting and adjusting seasoning
• Understanding acidity and bitterness
• Building layered flavor
• Recognizing balance and imbalance in flavors
• Workstation setup
• Time management during service
• Prioritization and multitasking
• Clean-as-you-go discipline
• Labeling and storage
• Safe food handling and storage
• Cross-contamination prevention
• Temperature control
• HACCP awareness
• Allergen knowledge
• Basic plating principles
• Portion consistency
• Sauce application
• Garnishing with intent
• Clean plate standards
• Equipment operation and care
• Communication during service
• Following systems and standards
• Receiving and storing deliveries
• Adaptability under pressure
• Identifying over/undercooking
• Correcting seasoning and texture issues
• Holding food without quality loss
• Recognizing product degradation
• Assist with inventory, organization and overall cleanliness

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience with performance-based raises and promotions
• Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability for eligible full-time employees
• 25% discount at all Hopkins and Company restaurants
• 10% discount at all Hopkins and Company retail shops
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Daily family meal
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree