Lead Line Cook

Hopkins and Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company located in Midtown Atlanta seeks a talented Lead Line Cook. The role requires a passion for food, mastery in culinary skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen. Join our hospitality team and enhance your culinary career with competitive pay and benefits, including ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability for eligible employees

25% discount at all Hopkins and Company restaurants

Ongoing training and education opportunities

Daily family meal

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 3+ years culinary experience with 1 year in a supervisory position.
• Food safety knowledge and advanced knife skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency and deliciousness of all menu items.
• Assist in maintaining stations and food preparation.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Advanced knife skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Lead Line Cook at H&F Burger

We are looking for talented and experienced lead line cook to join our team of hospitality professionals. H&F Burger and Hop’s Chicken sit in the heart of Midtown at Ponce City Market in a casual and upbeat space, serving delicious food and beverage with gracious hospitality each and every day.

At our restaurants, we know how delicious burgers and chicken can be when cooked to the highest standard, served on freshly baked bread, with an ice-cold Coca Cola or dram of whisk(e)y. We like to say it’s burger time, all the time, serving the same exact one Holeman and Finch Public House became famous for: a griddled double cheeseburger, topped with red onion and house-made pickles, ketchup, and mustard, served on a freshly baked pan de mie bun.

What is the Job?

As a lead line cook, you will work closely with the back of house team to ensure the consistency and deliciousness of all menu items, following our carefully tailored recipes each and every time. You will assist in setting up and maintaining stations, preparing food, and working in tandem with the rest of the culinary team. You will be responsible for ensuring food quality and timeliness, constantly communicating ticket times and inventory with your Chefs. Open availability to AM and PM shifts is essential.

What are the responsibilities?

• Maintain a working knowledge of all recipes, steak temperatures, and production times
• Preparing food for service
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized station according to brand standards
• Compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Work as a team player, helping your fellow team with guest interactions and bar duties to contribute to a positive working environment
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and openly communicate with your manager and fellow service team about next steps
• Consistent adherence to the uniform policy
• Reports for duty on time and manages one’s shift, communicating with the management team when leaving their station for breaks or family meal

Our ideal Lead Line Cook...

• Is ready to take the next step in the culinary brigade
• Can not only work their station, but can work every station. The Lead Line Cook should be able to guide and support other cooks in running their stations, acting asan ally to their Sous Chefs and Executive Chef
• Has a passion for food with a willingness to continue education
• Has a kind, friendly, and welcoming attitude with a desire to serve others and provide memorable hospitality
• Works constructively with their teammates, celebrating one another and lending a helping hand
• Possesses excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize
• Demonstrates our core values of integrity, passion, respect, and curiosity

What are the requirements?

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 3+ year(s) of culinary experience with 1 year in a supervisory kitchen position
• Culinary degree preferred
• 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

We offer:

• 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 and 10% discount at all Hopkins and Company retail shops
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Daily family meal
• Employee referral bonus

If you are interested in applying for this position, we ask that you complete the application fully, including work history, questionnaire and professional references. Only complete applications will be considered for the posted position. Thank you!