Lead Line Cook

Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?

If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life-transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.

As a Lead Line Cook, you will serve within our ministry by assuming leadership over the dining experience and performing various food preparation duties.

Full Time

Monday-Friday 5am-2pm

Alternate Weekends, Flexibility as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of menus and meals

• Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Implement and maintain an inventory for all items that need to be re-ordered

• Re-order kitchen needs/products when necessary in a timely and organized manner

• Ensure guest's special dietary needs are met

• Leads clients, temps, and/or volunteers serving in the kitchen

• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.

• Prepares a wide variety of foods for 300 people

• Follows a recipe and improvise when there is a shortage of ingredients

• Prepares components of each dish from our menu

• Adheres to serving portion sizes and basic meal prep procedures

• Sets up and breakdown workstations to serve meals while adhering to a schedule

• Ensures that all food prep areas and all food storage areas meet required established standards

• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area as required by established standards

• Monitors product freshness and rotate dates using the FIFO method (First In, First Out)

You will uphold the following Christ-centered values:

• Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus

• Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided

• Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve

• Joyfully celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.

• Strength in Unity: You embrace God’s desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.

Position Requirements

• 2 years of food service or commercial kitchen operations experience required

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within dining services or food service environments preferred

• Experience with batch cooking and high-volume meal preparation in a commercial kitchen setting

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking, boiling, roasting, and food preparation techniques

• Strong understanding of food preparation, sanitation, food storage, and kitchen safety procedures

• Ability to maintain operational readiness through organization, meal prep execution, station stocking, cleanliness, and kitchen flow management

• Comfortable working within a fast-paced kitchen environment while collaborating effectively with a team

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also leading and supporting team operations

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of volunteers, clients, and staff

• Flexible with menus and meal preparation and able to problem-solve when ingredients, equipment, or operational needs shift

• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing kitchen demands

• Knowledge of proper food handling, labeling, temperature monitoring, and product rotation practices

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and service-ready kitchen environment at all times

Certification or License Requirements

• ServSafe Certification strongly preferred

• Valid Driver’s License required

Physical Job Requirements

• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, including standing, walking, and moving throughout the kitchen for eight hours or more per day

• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and safely work around hot surfaces, sharp equipment, and commercial kitchen machinery

• Must be able to work in fluctuating temperatures including hot kitchen and refrigerated storage environment

What We Offer

Employee Benefits:

• Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution

• Medical Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits:

• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off accrued during your first year

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 1 Mental Health Day/year

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Travel Assistance Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Medical Concierge

• Spiritual & Professional Training & Development

Salary : $20 - $21