Line Cook / Kitchen Lead | $22 per Hour | Decatur, GA

Location
Decatur, GA

Job Type
Full-Time

Compensation
$22 per hour
Paid biweekly

Schedule
35 to 40 hours per week
5 days per week
Weekends required
Closed major holidays

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee dining discounts
• Free parking and public transit access
• Safe and sober workplace
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

Earn $22 per hour leading the line at a modern Greek diner in Decatur, Georgia.

Kafenio is a neighborhood restaurant known for authentic Greek breakfast, wraps, salads, and small plates served in a welcoming scratch kitchen environment.

This role supports daily kitchen operations while maintaining quality, organization, and consistency during busy service.

About the Role

As Line Cook / Kitchen Lead, you will help supervise daily kitchen operations while maintaining strong execution during busy service.

This role supports prep systems, line organization, and collaboration across the kitchen team.

About the Restaurant

Kafenio is a modern Greek diner located in Decatur, Georgia known for authentic Greek flavors and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

The restaurant serves breakfast, wraps, salads, small plates, and traditional Greek entrees in a casual environment focused on quality ingredients, consistency, and respectful teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate menu items with speed and accuracy
• Lead and support line cooks during service
• Maintain organized prep stations and prep lists
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
• Follow food safety and health code procedures
• Support a respectful and team-focused kitchen culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Line Cook or similar kitchen leadership role
• Casual dining or breakfast kitchen experience preferred
• Strong food safety awareness (certification preferred)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

What Makes This Role Attractive

• $22 per hour steady hourly pay
• Full-time schedule with consistent hours
• Closed major holidays
• Supportive, respectful kitchen culture
• Opportunity to work in a scratch kitchen environment
• Medical insurance and paid time off available

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.