Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall - Experienced Line Cooks

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall•Atlanta, GA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing all dishes according to established recipes while upholding the values and culture of Electric Hospitality. The role involves operating kitchen areas as per Electric Hospitality Culinary Standards, ensuring the quality of products served, and complying with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules. The cook will maintain food product levels for efficient service, portion food products according to recipe specifications, and properly handle, store, and rotate all products. They will follow plate presentation and garnish setup procedures, assist with food prep during off-peak times, and perform related tasks such as dishwashing, recycling preparation, and kitchen cleaning. Upholding cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards, demonstrating knowledge of company culture and practices, and collaborating with the team to enhance the guest dining experience are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Professional, positive, and approachable demeanor.
Self-motivated.
Legally eligible to work in the US.
Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Minimum 1-2 years working in a professional kitchen.
Advanced knowledge of food receiving, storing, and rotation practices.
Time & temperature, FIFO, labeling/dating, protein storage.
Flexible availability including nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize.
Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Will frequently stand, walk, reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data.
Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, and soy.
Report to work in a complete required uniform.
Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflects the restaurant's image.
Meet personal schedule requirements punctually.
Be courteous, friendly, and pleasant.

Nice To Haves

Experience working a hot line position at a fine restaurant
Completion of a Culinary Arts Program
ServSafe certified or equivalent
Fluency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish

Responsibilities

Live and uphold Electric Hospitality values and culture.
Prepare a variety of dishes using established recipes.
Operate kitchen areas as per Electric Hospitality Culinary Standards.
Ensure quality of products served.
Comply with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.
Maintain food product levels for efficient service.
Portion food products according to recipe specifications.
Properly handle, store, and rotate all products.
Follow plate presentation and garnish setup procedures.
Assist with food prep during off-peak times.
Perform related tasks such as dishwashing, recycling preparation, and kitchen cleaning.
Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of company culture and practices.
Collaborate with the team to enhance guest dining experience.