Line Cook

Line Cook — Spice House Buckhead

Location: Atlanta, GA (Buckhead)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Restaurant: Spice House Buckhead

Job Overview

Spice House Buckhead is seeking experienced, dependable, and motivated Line Cooks to join our culinary team. We are a high-volume Caribbean-inspired restaurant looking for cooks who can work efficiently, maintain consistency, and execute dishes according to our recipes and presentation standards.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in food quality and cleanliness, communicates well with the kitchen team, and can remain focused during busy brunch and dinner services.

A minimum of 2 years of line cook experience is required. Caribbean cuisine experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute menu items according to Spice House recipes, portions, and presentation standards

Work assigned stations efficiently during high-volume service

Complete daily prep and properly stock your station before service

Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, temperature, and presentation

Follow ticket times and communicate with kitchen leadership and other stations

Properly label, date, rotate, and store food

Follow FIFO procedures and food-safety standards

Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift

Follow proper sanitation, cross-contamination, and temperature-control procedures

Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties

Properly clean equipment, surfaces, floors, and assigned areas

Notify kitchen leadership immediately of low inventory, product-quality issues, or equipment problems

Minimize food waste and follow portion-control standards

Work as a team and assist other stations when needed

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of professional line cook experience required

High-volume restaurant experience strongly preferred

Caribbean or island cuisine experience is a plus

Ability to follow recipes and plating standards consistently

Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques

Understanding of proper food handling and sanitation

Ability to work quickly without sacrificing food quality

Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Must be able to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Must be available for a flexible restaurant schedule, including brunch, evenings, weekends, and holidays

ServSafe or food-handler certification is a plus

What We’re Looking For

We want cooks who are reliable, clean, organized, coachable, consistent, and accountable. This position is best suited for someone who understands that a successful kitchen depends on preparation, teamwork, urgency, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

About Spice House Buckhead

Spice House Buckhead brings bold Caribbean flavors and an elevated island-inspired dining experience to Buckhead. Our culinary team is responsible for delivering the same quality, flavor, presentation, and guest experience on every plate.

Apply today to join the Spice House Buckhead culinary team.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person