# Experienced Line Cook - Join the Opening Team! at Ophelia… > Experienced Line Cook - Join the Opening Team! at Ophelia Tavern & Bar Top in Avondale Estates, Georgia, United States. Category: Operations Jobs. View… Experienced Line Cook - Join the Opening Team! # Experienced Line Cook - Join the Opening Team! Ophelia Tavern & Bar Top ## Job Description Experienced Line Cook - Join the Opening Team! Ophelia Tavern & Bar Top The Dale Avondale Estates, Georgia Opening Soon Now Hiring Experienced Line Cooks Our strongest candidates will bring: - Previous Line Cook experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant - Experience working in a from-scratch kitchen strongly preferred - Pasta experience is a plus, including pasta cookery, sauces, and proper execution during service - Pizza experience is a plus, particularly experience with high-temperature pizza ovens - Experience working sauté, grill, pizza, fry, pantry, or multiple stations - Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques rather than relying solely on pre-prepared products - Experience preparing and working with fresh ingredients - Ability to properly execute proteins, sauces, pastas, vegetables, and other components according to recipe specifications - Strong knife skills and foundational culinary knowledge - Ability to follow recipes, specifications, portioning, and plating standards - Understanding of proper seasoning, cooking temperatures, timing, and presentation - Ability to coordinate multiple items and tickets during high-volume service - Ability to work quickly and accurately without sacrificing food quality - Clean, organized, and efficient work habits - Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature standards - Ability and willingness to learn multiple stations - Strong communication skills - Dependable, punctual, and prepared for every shift - Team-first mentality and willingness to support the entire kitchen - Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and private events Responsibilities include: - Execute menu items using from-scratch cooking techniques according to Ophelia Tavern recipes and specifications - Work assigned stations including pizza, pasta/sauté, grill, fry, pantry, or other areas as trained - Properly prepare and execute fresh pasta dishes and scratch-made sauces - Cook, sauce, finish, and plate pasta dishes according to recipe, portion, temperature, and presentation standards - Prepare and execute pizzas in our 600-degree ovens, maintaining proper cook, texture, consistency, and presentation - Properly execute proteins, vegetables, sauces, and other menu components using established culinary techniques - Execute burgers, entrées, salads, appetizers, small plates, and other menu items according to company standards - Taste and evaluate products for proper seasoning, consistency, temperature, and quality - Follow established recipes, portion sizes, cooking techniques, and plating specifications - Maintain proper ticket times while ensuring food quality and accuracy - Coordinate with other stations so complete orders are prepared and ready together - Complete all required station preparation before service - Maintain appropriate prep and product levels throughout the shift - Communicate low products, prep needs, shortages, or quality concerns to kitchen leadership - Work closely with Prep Cooks and kitchen leadership regarding pasta, sauces, ingredients, and production needs - Properly label, date, rotate, and store food - Follow FIFO procedures - Maintain proper food temperatures and follow all food safety procedures - Minimize waste and properly handle restaurant products - Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation throughout every shift - Assist with receiving, stocking, and kitchen organization as needed - Complete opening, running, and closing duties - Assist other stations when necessary - Support food production and execution for Bar Top, private events, and special functions as scheduled - Follow all company policies, sanitation standards, and health department requirements Our Line Cooks are expected to: - Be completely prepared and station-ready before service - Follow recipes and specifications every time - Understand proper cooking techniques - Taste and evaluate food for seasoning and quality - Maintain consistency from the first plate of the shift to the last - Understand the importance of timing when coordinating multiple stations - Maintain a clean and organized workstation - Communicate clearly with the rest of the line - Work with urgency without sacrificing quality - Respect ingredients and minimize waste - Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards - Take ownership of their station - Help teammates when needed - Remain composed during high-volume service - Take pride in every plate leaving the kitchen - Weekday shifts - Evening shifts - Weekend day and evening shifts - Opening and closing responsibilities - Holidays - Private events and special functions - Training before opening - Additional hours or schedule adjustments as business needs develop Operating hours are currently tentative and may change as we finalize opening plans and determine the needs of the restaurant. - Compensation based on experience: $17-$20 an hour - Opportunity to join the Opening Team of Ophelia Tavern & Bar Top - Opportunity to work in a from-scratch kitchen - Cross-training on multiple kitchen stations - Private event and special-function experience - Employee dining benefits - Positive, supportive, and team-oriented kitchen environment - Ongoing culinary training and development - Opportunity to help establish the standards and culture of a brand-new kitchen - 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