Line Cook: Precision & Speed in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Holbrook Life Management- Decatur LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbrook Life Management- Decatur LLC is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents and guests, ensuring consistency, speed, sanitation, and presentation. You will manage station setup, production, plating, and cleaning while supporting an elevated culinary experience.

The role requires following recipes, safety standards, and allergen guidelines, with flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary education is a plus.
• Age 18 years or older unless otherwise allowed by law and policy.
• Previous cooking experience in restaurant, senior living, hotel, club, healthcare or high-volume food service preferred.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable within required timeframe.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, sanitation, safety standards, and food prep procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, production expectations, and presentation standards.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Guest-first and resident-first mentality with strong teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned station according to guidelines; saute, grill, broil, fry, pantry, or other stations.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, plating standards, and allergen instructions.
• Prepare food sanitarily, timely, and with consistent quality.
• Complete prep lists, production sheets, and service readiness tasks.
• Maintain proper holding, cooling, labeling, dating, and rotation standards.
• Restock stations and communicate needs and issues promptly.
• Use and maintain station equipment safely (knives, ovens, combi ovens, grills, etc.).
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and inspection-ready.
• Support daily features, catering, and special resident events as needed.
• Collaborate with culinary, service, and dish teams for smooth service.

Skills

Professional communication

Guest-first mindset

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Following recipes

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Combi ovens

Grills

Fryers

Ranges

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

Holbrook Life Management- Decatur LLC is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents and guests, ensuring consistency, speed, sanitation, and presentation. You will manage station setup, production, plating, and cleaning while supporting an elevated culinary experience.

The role requires following recipes, safety standards, and allergen guidelines, with flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.