Line Cook

Emmy Squared Pizza; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmy Squared Pizza in Atlanta, GA is seeking experienced Line Cooks to join our expanding team. You will expertly prepare Detroit-style pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and a variety of menu items, maintaining quality and consistency.

The role requires at least 1 year as a line cook in a full-service restaurant, with pizza experience preferred. You must follow recipes, work quickly under pressure, lift up to 40 lbs, and maintain food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Pizza experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques and ingredient usage.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and its proper usage.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift/carry items up to 40 lbs. and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods and use culinary tools.

Responsibilities

• To prepare all food items on the menu; ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy of recipes.
• Expertly prepare Detroit-style pizzas, ensuring each pie is cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of toppings.
• Grasp the art of burger cooking, delivering juicy and flavorful burgers that meet the highest standards of quality and taste.
• Prepare other Emmy sandwiches, utilizing a diverse range of ingredients to create innovative and delicious options.
• Ensure the preparation of appetizers meets the restaurant's high standards, including Emmy's Big Mozz Sticks and Crispy Chicken Crunchers.
• Maintain smooth kitchen operations by effectively communicating with the team and executing tasks efficiently.
• Strive to provide a unique and exceptional dining experience for guests.
• Adhere to strict food safety regulations and health department guidelines, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Set up and break down stations as required, ensuring all equipment, ingredients, and tools are readily available.
• Plans food production to coordinate with service hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; perform light cleaning duties, including sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Other back of house duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Line cook experience

Pizza experience

Culinary techniques

Recipe following

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Knives

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sanitation tools

Job description

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Line Cook

Atlanta, GA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4786

Emmy Squared Pizza--Atlantais seeking experienced LINE COOKS to be part of our growing team! Part of the Pizza Loves Emily Restaurant Group, Emmy Squared Pizza is a growing full service, upscale casual restaurant company, serving a variety of menu items including pizza, burgers, and sandwiches with over 20 locations including New York City, Westport, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Alexandria, Charlotte, Atlanta, Athens, Durham, Nashville and more.

Line Cook Job Duties:

• To prepare all food items on the menu; ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy of recipes.
• Expertly prepare Detroit-style pizzas, ensuring each pie is cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of toppings.
• Grasp the art of burger cooking, delivering juicy and flavorful burgers that meet the highest standards of quality and taste.
• Prepare other Emmy sandwiches, utilizing a diverse range of ingredients to create innovative and delicious options.
• Ensure the preparation of appetizers meets the restaurant's high standards, including Emmy's Big Mozz Sticks and Crispy Chicken Crunchers.
• Maintain smooth kitchen operations by effectively communicating with the team and executing tasks efficiently.
• Strive to provide a unique and exceptional dining experience for guests.
• Adhere to strict food safety regulations and health department guidelines, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Set up and break down stations as required, ensuring all equipment, ingredients, and tools are readily available.
• Plans food production to coordinate with service hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; perform light cleaning duties, including sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Other back of house duties as assigned by management.

Line Cook Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant. Experience working with pizza is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques and ingredient usage.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and its proper usage.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while working as part of a team.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Emmy Squared standards.
• Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is a plus.

Emmy Squared/Pizza Loves Emily is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.