Chophouse Line Cook: Fast-paced Prep & Plating Mastery

Swan Lake Resort; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, IN is seeking a Cook to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot items, prep and portion foods, and plate and garnish dishes according to the resort's recipes.

You will maintain safe, sanitary kitchens, stock and prep ingredients, follow opening/closing procedures, and collaborate with servers and managers to ensure quality, timing and presentation across locations.

Qualifications

• Six months to two years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Basic understanding of food safety, knife skills, and various cooking methods.
• Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, and lift up to 30 to 50 pounds.
• Safe food handling certification (like ServSafe) is often required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables according to Swan Lake Resort’s standardized recipes.
• Portion and cook items using grills, fryers, or ovens.
• Maintain plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Follow safety, sanitation and health rules at all times.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and servers to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Open and close kitchen, and manage walk-in storage and inventory as required.

Skills

Stamina

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Team communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, IN is seeking a Cook to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot items, prep and portion foods, and plate and garnish dishes according to the resort's recipes.

You will maintain safe, sanitary kitchens, stock and prep ingredients, follow opening/closing procedures, and collaborate with servers and managers to ensure quality, timing and presentation across locations.