Lakeside Line Cook: Health Benefits & Balanced Hours

Paradise Point Marina; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Food discounts

Great vibe

Job summary

The Point Grill & Bar on Lay Lake at Paradise Point Marina is seeking an experienced Line Cook for a busy lake season. This role can be Full-Time or Seasonal, with hours from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and a competitive pay range based on experience.

Join a high-energy, lakeside team focused on quality, safety, and teamwork, with health benefits provided for full-time staff and employee discounts on menu items.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Previous restaurant line cook experience required.
• Strong knife skills and safe food-handling practices.
• ServSafe: Food Handler certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Efficient, positive in a hot, fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent teamwork and communication; able to take direction.
• No super-late nights due to early closing hours.
• Competitive pay: $14.00–$16.00/hour based on experience.
• Health benefits: 100% health insurance for full-time; dental and vision available.
• Employee discounts on menu items.
• Lakeside marina atmosphere with a fun crew.

Responsibilities

• Line Cooking: Prepare, cook, and plate items per recipes and standards.
• Station Flexibility: Manage grill, fryers, prep, and other stations as assigned.
• Tech Efficiency: Use Toast KDS to read and execute orders quickly.
• Food Safety: Maintain clean, sanitized work area and follow health regulations.
• Prep & Stock: Assist with daily prep and ensure stations are stocked for service.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Communication

High-temp kitchen

Heat safety awareness

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Tools

Toast KDS

Job description

Job Posting: Line Cook (Health Insurance Included)

Company: The Point Grill & Bar

Location: Columbiana, AL (On beautiful Lay Lake at Paradise Point Marina)

Job Type: Full-Time (Thursday - Sunday) or Seasonal (Friday – Saturday)

Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Compensation: Depending on experience

About The Point Grill & Bar

Located right on the water at Lay Lake, The Point Grill & Bar is Columbiana’s premier casual, family-friendly marina restaurant. We are all about great food, lakeside views, and a high-energy, team-first environment. If you want to work in a fast-paced kitchen where your hard work is appreciated—and enjoy beautiful scenery on your breaks—we want you on our line!

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, reliable Full-Time or Seasonal Line Cook to join our back-of-house crew for the busy lake season. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality menu items quickly and accurately. The ideal candidate has strong line experience, excels under pressure during a heavy weekend rush, and takes pride in food quality and kitchen safety.

Key Responsibilities

Line Cooking: Prepare, cook, and plate menu items in accordance with restaurant recipes, quality standards, and presentation specifications.

Station Flexibility: Run and maintain kitchen stations (grill, fryers, prep, etc.) as assigned by the Head Cook.

Tech Efficiency: Read and execute orders efficiently using our Toast KDS (Kitchen Display System) monitors to maintain fast ticket times.

Food Safety: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace. Follow all local health department regulations regarding food handling, safe temperatures, and sanitation.

Prep & Stock: Assist with daily prep work and ensure stations are fully stocked and ready before and during service.

Qualifications & Skills

Must be 18 years of age or older (required to operate commercial kitchen equipment such as fryers and slicers).

Previous restaurant line cook experience is required. * Strong knife skills and deep knowledge of safe food-handling practices.

ServSafe: Hold at a minimum a “Food Handler” certificate or be willing to obtain it at our expense.

Ability to work efficiently and maintain a positive attitude in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Excellent teamwork and communication skills—must be able to take direction well from the Head Cook.

Incredible Kitchen Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM means no super-late nights! You get to have a life outside of work.

Competitive Pay: $14.00 – $16.00/hour based on your experience.

Health Benefits: Individual health insurance plan is covered at 100% for full-time team members. Affordable dental and vision insurance are also available.

Food Discounts: Enjoy awesome employee discounts on our menu items.

Great Vibe: Work with a solid crew in a fun, lakeside marina atmosphere.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

(In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act)

Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the duration of a 10-12 hour shift.

Ability to lift, carry, and move kitchen items weighing up to 50 lbs (such as bulk ingredients, stock pots, or cases of product).

Ability to work comfortably in a high-temperature kitchen environment around open flames, grills, and commercial fryers.

Legal Notices & Disclaimers

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) Statement

The Point Grill & Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At-Will Employment Statement (State of Alabama)

Employment with The Point Grill & Bar is "at-will." This means that either the employee or The Point Grill & Bar may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, in accordance with Alabama state law. No supervisor, manager, or representative of the company has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time.

Immigration Reform and Control Act (I-9) Compliance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.

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