Line Cook

Atlanta Mission; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution

Medical Insurance

3 Weeks Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Atlanta Mission in Atlanta, GA is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare meals for over 300 people. This full-time position focuses on adhering to strict food safety standards while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of food service operation experience, possess a ServSafe certification, and be comfortable collaborating with a diverse team.

Employee benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings with matching contributions, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of food service operation experience.
• Ability to receive and incorporate instruction, feedback, and coaching effectively.
• Clean MVR Record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of foods for 300+ people.
• Ensure all food prep and storage areas meet established standards.
• Collaborate with clients, volunteers, and temp staff.

Skills

Teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen

Cooking procedures and methods

Education

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Restoration House - Atlanta, GA 30318

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-6pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of foods for 300+ people
• Follow recipes and improvise when ingredients are scarce
• Prepare components of each dish from the menu
• Adhere to serving portion sizes and basic meal prep procedures
• Set up and break down workstations to serve meals, following a schedule
• Ensure all food prep and storage areas meet established standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area per standards
• Collaborate with clients, volunteers, and temp staff to prep for other shifts
• Monitor product freshness and rotate items using FIFO method
• Organize, disperse, and properly store inventory
• Lead clients, temps, and volunteers when the Supervisor is absent
• Assist in loading the van for lunch and dinner transport

Qualifications

• Humbly Serve: live, love, and lead like Jesus
• Faithfully Steward: wisely use time, talent, and treasures God provides
• Courageously Innovate: pursue excellence, continuously learn, adapt, and improve
• Joyfully Celebrate: appreciate and recognize God's work among all stakeholders
• Strength in Unity: embrace unity and kingdom focus

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of food service operation experience
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Flexible with menus and meal prep; able to problem‑solve when ingredients are not available
• Ability to receive and incorporate instruction, feedback, and coaching effectively
• Clean MVR Record

Certification and License Requirements

• ServSafe certification preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for eight hours or more a day
• Must be able to communicate accurate information
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in hot kitchen and cold, cooler, and freezer environments

Environmental Job Requirements

• Moderate kitchen noise
• Medium exposure to communicable diseases as outlined by OSHA

What We Offer

Employee Benefits

• Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits

• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off accrued during first year
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Mental Health Day per year
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Travel Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical Concierge
• Spiritual & Professional Training & Development