What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Staff (various roles) position at Northbound Group?
Company Description Northbound Group is a hospitality and restaurant group founded in 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, focused on chef-driven kitchens and high-quality breakfast, lunch, and catering. The group currently operates Keystone Breakfast & Lunch, a Mediterranean-inspired sandwich shop on Frazier Avenue led by Chef Dom Santora. Keystone’s menu reflects Dom’s Pennsylvania roots while emphasizing fast, high-quality meals for the local community. The restaurant serves guests Tuesday through Sunday from 7am to 3pm at 440 Frazier Avenue, Suite B, Chattanooga, TN 37405. Northbound Group values a welcoming environment, fresh ingredients, and consistent service for our guests.
Role Description We are currently hiring for various Kitchen Staff roles including Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Baristas, and Front of House/Counter staff. These roles are part/full-time, on-site positions based at Keystone Breakfast & Lunch in Chattanooga, TN and other forthcoming business units.
Team members support daily kitchen operations, including prepping ingredients, cooking menu items to specification, and maintaining clean and organized workstations. Responsibilities include following recipes and portion standards, assisting with stocking and rotating inventory, and ensuring proper food storage and hygiene practices. Kitchen Staff collaborate with chefs and front-of-house team members to provide timely, high-quality meals and a smooth service experience. This role may also include basic dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and helping with catering prep as needed.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess skills in food preparation and basic cooking techniques, with the ability to follow recipes and production lists accurately.
- Candidates should demonstrate strong hygiene and food safety practices, including proper sanitation, storage, and workstation cleanliness.
- Candidates should have effective communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house team members during busy service periods.
- Candidates should bring customer service awareness, supporting a positive guest experience through consistent quality and timely service.
- Prior experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant environment is beneficial.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Food handler certification or willingness to obtain one after hire is preferred.
Feel free to apply here or send your resume and information to office@northboundchatt.com.
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