Line Cook

Atlas Restaurant Group • Wilmington, DE

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook functions as an experienced cook and is responsible for completing the cooking process using the location’s assigned recipes. The role includes preparing and measuring ingredients; grilling, frying, broiling, baking, and sautéing; checking doneness and taste; adjusting seasoning and temperature; and meeting set plate presentations. The Line Cook is fully responsible for all aspects of the assigned cooking station and ensures the station and preparation area meet sanitation guidelines and product-rotation standards. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The Line Cook sets up and stocks the workstation, executes menu items from preparation through plating, works with seasonal ingredients, and participates in developing new menu items. The role involves building and refining culinary skills, mastering multiple stations, and maintaining and deep-cleaning back-of-house work areas and equipment.

The position requires working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, following company directives and applicable government policies and regulations, and collaborating professionally with other employees. The role may involve varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Full-time employees working 30 or more hours are eligible for the listed full-time benefits; part-time employees are eligible for a separate set of listed benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related high-volume experience.
• Valid form of identification.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Basic understanding of cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Excellent customer service skills and a polite, attentive demeanor.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require a food handler’s certification, depending on local regulations.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written company directives and initiatives.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of government policies and regulations.
• Ability to use common sense to carry out written and oral instructions and creatively solve problems.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling; frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sitting, climbing stairs, or maintaining balance.
• Ability to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies and to meet the position’s vision and focus requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of English is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock the workstation with minimal supervision.
• Execute menu items from start to finish, including ingredient preparation, protein butchery, cooking, and plating.
• Work with seasonal ingredients.
• Participate in preparing and developing new menu items.
• Continue perfecting existing skills, learning techniques, and developing new skills.
• Master more than one station, such as grill, sauté, fryer, or garde manger.
• Maintain cleanliness of back-of-house work areas, including refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Participate in regular and deep cleaning of back-of-house work areas, including refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and ensure proper product rotation.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with other employees, give and receive feedback, and remain calm and effective under stressful conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• 401(k) contribution for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Learning and development programs for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Mobility and advancement opportunities for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Pet insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• 25% discount at Atlas properties for eligible full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED