Line Cook Marcus Bar Grille

MARCUS SAMUELSSON RESTAURANT GROUP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to prepare all menu items with consistency and high quality. You will maintain sanitation, set up stations, and coordinate production with service hours to uphold temperature, appearance and guest satisfaction.

The role requires knowledge of modern cooking techniques, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with a calm, welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to perform culinary duties and satisfy guest requests.
• Ability to produce high volumes while maintaining quality.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and use kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items with consistency, quality and recipe accuracy.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation per health guidelines.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen workstations.
• Plan production to coordinate with service hours while preserving quality and appearance.
• Minimize waste by proper use of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Store food properly with dates and item labeling.
• Report equipment repairs and maintenance to management.
• Keep work areas neat and equipment clean.
• Perform other back-of-house duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced work style

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Culinary knife skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare all food items on the menu; ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy of recipes.


• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines.


• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen workstations.


• 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; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.


• Other back of house duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant.


• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques required.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.


• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.


• Ability to perform culinary duties, handling requests efficiently and to the guest's satisfaction.


• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality standards.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.


• 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.

Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group 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.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.