Line Cook - $13.25 to $27 per HOUR

Atlas Restaurant Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding company based in Baltimore, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. As one of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in the region, Atlas Restaurant Group operates a diverse array of dining establishments that emphasize quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company culture promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and career development, making it an attractive choice for hospitality professionals seeking growth and advancement in the culinary field. The Line Cook position at Atlas Restaurant Group is a crucial role responsible for executing the full cooking process using the location's assigned recipes. This role requires an experienced cook capable of preparing and measuring ingredients; grilling, frying, broiling, baking, and sautéing food items; and ensuring proper doneness, taste, and presentation. The Line Cook maintains full accountability for the cooking station, ensuring sanitation guidelines are met and proper product rotation is consistently practiced. This role offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals to perfect existing skills, learn new techniques, and master multiple kitchen stations such as Grill, Sauté, Fryer, or Garde Manger. This position is crafted for individuals passionate about working in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. The Line Cook will collaborate closely with team members to participate in the creation of new menu items and maintain high standards for cleanliness and organization in all back-of-house areas, including refrigeration and prep stations. The role demands flexibility in work schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the nature of the hospitality industry. Compensation for this position varies by location, with hourly wages ranging from $13.25 to $27.00 across states such as Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas. This competitive pay range reflects the company's commitment to rewarding talented and dedicated culinary professionals. Atlas Restaurant Group values employee development and offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k contributions; fully company-paid life and AD&D insurance; learning and development programs; opportunities for mobility and advancement; pet insurance; and a generous 25% discount at Atlas properties. Part-time employees also enjoy select benefits, including 401k contributions, life and AD&D insurance, and learning opportunities, emphasizing the company’s inclusive approach to workforce welfare. Joining Atlas Restaurant Group means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about its employees, customers, and the community. The company prioritizes effective communication and engagement between staff and senior management, fostering a supportive environment in which employees can flourish and build rewarding careers. If you are an ambitious cook eager to contribute your culinary talents while growing professionally in a supportive and innovative group, the Line Cook position at Atlas Restaurant Group offers a perfect match.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of related high-volume experience
• must have a valid form of identification
• ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• strong organizational skills with ability to multitask
• basic understanding of cleanliness and sanitation standards
• excellent customer service skills with polite and attentive demeanor
• flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• may require food handler's certification depending on local regulations
• must have the knowledge to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• must have the knowledge to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and tips
• must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• basic knowledge of English preferred
• must have the ability to read, understand and follow both verbal and written company directives and initiatives
• must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of government policies and regulations
• must have the ability to use common sense to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• must have the ability to creatively solve problems in a fast paced environment using experience and an outside-the-box mindset
• must be able to stand, walk, reach, handle, manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls, talk and hear, taste and smell regularly
• must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• must occasionally sit, climb stairs or maintain balance
• must possess close, distance and peripheral vision with depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• must have sufficient physical mobility or agility to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies
• must follow policies and procedures, report to work as scheduled, accept responsibility for own actions and take initiative
• must develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees maintaining professionalism and teamwork
• must remain engaged to identify needs and lead with integrity
• must be able to give and receive constructive feedback respectfully
• must demonstrate emotional intelligence and remain calm under high stress