Evening Line Cook - Diverse Banquets & A La Carte

Salisbury Country Club Ltd.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Club benefits available based on shift

Job summary

Salisbury Country Club in Midlothian, VA is seeking a dependable Line Cook for the evening service. You will prepare dinner items, maintain a clean, stocked station, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure consistent quality.

The ideal candidate has basic cooking knowledge, strong knife skills, and the ability to work calmly during busy periods. This role offers exposure to both a la carte and banquet service, employee meals, and opportunities for advancement within the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen or line cook experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking techniques.
• Strong knife skills and ability to safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Ability to stay organized and communicate effectively during busy service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain assigned stations for dinner service.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Maintain proper mise en place throughout service.
• Cook proteins, vegetables, sauces, and other menu components using appropriate techniques.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, expo, and other stations during service.
• Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining food quality and consistency.
• Monitor product levels and communicate prep or inventory needs to culinary leadership.
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, dating, cooling, and storage procedures.
• Maintain consistent food quality and proper temperatures.
• Keep workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, portioning, and product rotation.
• Assist other stations and team members during service as needed.
• Assist with banquet and special-event execution when required.
• Properly break down, clean, restock, and organize the station at the end of each shift.
• Follow all sanitation, safety, uniform, and professional standards.

Skills

Previous professional kitchen or line

Basic cooking techniques

Knife skills

Follow recipes & portions

Organization & communication

Teamwork & independence

Attendance & punctuality

Fast-paced environment

Stand for long periods / lift 50 lbs

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Salisbury Country Club in Midlothian, VA is seeking a dependable Line Cook for the evening service. You will prepare dinner items, maintain a clean, stocked station, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure consistent quality.

The ideal candidate has basic cooking knowledge, strong knife skills, and the ability to work calmly during busy periods. This role offers exposure to both a la carte and banquet service, employee meals, and opportunities for advancement within the culinary team.