Muchacho Decatur - Experienced Line

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts on food and drinks

Referral bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Supportive and dynamic work enviroment

Job summary

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall is seeking a Line Cook to prepare all dishes per established recipes while upholding Electric Hospitality's values. Key duties include ensuring food quality, portion control, and proper storage, with responsibilities spanning prep, plating, and kitchen sanitation.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, and a HS diploma; Culinary Arts training and ServSafe are preferred. Shifts include evenings and weekends in a bustling kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Professional, positive, approachable demeanor.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Legally eligible to work in the US.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral English proficiency.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• 1-2 years in a professional kitchen.
• Advanced knowledge of food receiving, storing and rotation.
• Time & temperature, FIFO, labeling/dating, protein storage.
• Flexible availability including nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience on hot line in a fine restaurant preferred.
• Culinary Arts Program completed preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent preferred.
• Spanish language preferred.
• Ethics and positive attitude; multitask and organize.

Responsibilities

• Live and uphold Electric Hospitality values and culture.
• Prepare a variety of dishes using established recipes.
• Operate kitchen areas per Culinary Standards.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Follow portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.
• Maintain food product levels for efficient service.
• Portion food items according to recipe specifications.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup procedures.
• Assist with food prep during off-peak times.
• Perform tasks such as dishwashing and kitchen cleaning.
• Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company culture and practices.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance guest dining experience.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Self-motivated

English proficiency

Basic arithmetic

Flexible availability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Spanish preferred

Education

High School diploma

Culinary Arts Program

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing all dishes according to established recipes while upholding Electric Hospitality’s values and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Live and uphold Electric Hospitality values and culture.
• Prepare a variety of dishes using established recipes.
• Operate kitchen areas as per Electric Hospitality Culinary Standards.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Comply with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.
• Maintain food product levels for efficient service.
• Portion food products according to recipe specifications.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate all products.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup procedures.
• Assist with food prep during off-peak times.
• Perform related tasks such as dishwashing, recycling preparation, and kitchen cleaning.
• Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company culture and practices.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance guest dining experience.

Responsabilidades clave

• Vivir y promover los valores y la cultura de Electric Hospitality.
• Preparar una variedad de platos siguiendo las recetas establecidas.
• Operar las áreas de cocina conforme a los estándares culinarios de Electric Hospitality.
• Garantizar la calidad de los productos servidos.
• Cumplir con los tamaños de las porciones, los métodos de cocción, los estándares de calidad y las normas de cocina.
• Mantener los niveles de productos alimenticios para garantizar un servicio eficiente.
• Porcionar los productos alimenticios según las especificaciones de las recetas.
• Manipular, almacenar y rotar correctamente todos los productos.
• Seguir los procedimientos de presentación de platos y disposición de guarniciones.
• Colaborar en la preparación de alimentos durante los momentos de menor afluencia.
• Realizar tareas relacionadas, como el lavado de vajilla, la preparación de materiales para el reciclaje y la limpieza de la cocina.
• Mantener los estándares de limpieza, higiene y seguridad.
• Demostrar conocimiento de la cultura y las prácticas de la empresa.
• Colaborar con el equipo para mejorar la experiencia gastronómica de los clientes.

Qualifications/Skills

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Professional, positive, and approachable demeanor.
• Self-motivated.
• Legally eligible to work in the US.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral English proficiency.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Minimum 1-2 years working in a professional kitchen.
• Advanced knowledge of food receiving, storing, and rotation practices.
• Time & temperature, FIFO, labeling/dating, protein storage.
• Flexible availability including nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience working a hot line position at a fine restaurant (preferred)
• Completion of a Culinary Arts Program (preferred)
• ServSafe certified or equivalent (preferred)
• Fluency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish (preferred)
• Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize.

Cualificaciones/Habilidades

• Diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.
• Actitud profesional, positiva y accesible.
• Persona motivada y con iniciativa propia.
• Elegibilidad legal para trabajar en los EE. UU. UU.
• Excelente dominio del inglés (lectura, escritura y expresión oral).
• Capacidad para realizar operaciones aritméticas básicas.
• Mínimo de 1 a 2 años de experiencia en cocinas profesionales.
• Conocimientos avanzados en prácticas de recepción, almacenamiento y rotación de alimentos.
• Control de tiempo y temperatura, sistema FIFO (primero en entrar, primero en salir), etiquetado y fechado, y almacenamiento de proteínas.
• Disponibilidad flexible, incluidos turnos nocturnos, matutinos, fines de semana y días festivos.
• Experiencia en la línea de cocina caliente de un restaurante de alta gama (preferible).
• Haber completado un programa de artes culinarias (preferible).
• Certificación ServSafe o equivalente (preferible).
• Dominio de un idioma extranjero, preferiblemente el español.
• Ética y actitud positiva alineadas con nuestros valores y cultura.
• Capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas, establecer prioridades y organizarse.

Essential Physical Functions

• Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Will frequently stand, walk, reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Must tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, and soy.
• Report to work in the required complete uniform.
• Maintain a well-groomed appearance and persona that reflects the restaurant’s image.
• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually.
• Be courteous, friendly, and pleasant.

Requisitos físicos esenciales

• Capacidad para permanecer de pie o caminar entre 8 y 10 horas al día
• Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 30 libras (aprox. 13,6 kg).
• Se requiere estar frecuentemente de pie, caminar, estirar los brazos, palpar, inclinarse, agacharse, cargar objetos, realizar manipulaciones de precisión e introducir datos.
• Capacidad para trabajar en ambientes tanto cálidos como frescos, tanto en interiores como en exteriores.
• Capacidad para tolerar niveles elevados de ruido provenientes de la música y la afluencia de clientes.
• Capacidad para tolerar la exposición a posibles alérgenos: cacahuete (maní), huevo, lácteos, gluten y soja.
• Presentarse al trabajo con el uniforme completo reglamentario.
• Mantener una apariencia cuidada y una actitud que refleje la imagen del restaurante.
• Cumplir puntualmente con el horario asignado.
• Mostrar un trato cortés, amable y agradable.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Employee Discounts on Food and Beverages
• Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Supportive and Dynamic Work Environment

Beneficios

• Salario competitivo
• Oportunidades de crecimiento profesional
• Descuentos para empleados en alimentos y bebidas
• Programa de bonificaciones por recomendación
• Planes de seguro médico, dental y de la vista
• Plan de jubilación 401(k)
• Entorno de trabajo dinámico y de apoyo