Line Cook

Cherokee-Town-Country-Club-Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Uniforms provided

Employee golf on most Mondays

Employee recognition opportunities

Employee appreciation events

MARTA discount

Job summary

Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA is hiring a full-time Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare and cook exceptional dishes for our members, coordinate with culinary leadership, and contribute to smooth service across dining, banquets, and private events.

We offer a competitive wage between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour, free meals on duty, free parking, uniforms, employee golf on most Mondays, recognition opportunities, appreciation events, and MARTA

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and direct instruction with precision and accuracy.
• Culinary degree or ACF equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and cooking for members and events.
• Maintain inventory and ensure cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Communicate with Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Banquet Chef to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist in preparation of menu items and specials across stations.

Education

ServSafe certification

Culinary degree or ACF equivalent

Job description

Description

Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA is seeking to hire full-time Line Cooks to join our kitchen staff in preparing exceptional food for our loyal members.

Line Cooks at Cherokee can expect to make $20.00-$25.00/hr. based on experience. You will also enjoy free meals while on duty, free parking, uniforms provided, employee golf available on most Mondays, employee recognition opportunities, employee appreciation events, and a MARTA discount.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LINE COOK

As a Line Cook in the kitchen, you will play an essential role in the kitchen. You will be responsible for meal preparation, cooking, maintaining inventory, as well as maintaining the storage and cleanliness of items and equipment in the kitchen. You will communicate regularly with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Banquet Chef to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly and that our members are served well. You will assist our chefs in the preparation of all items that appear on the menu or that are offered as a special pertaining to specific stations. You will be surrounded by a supportive team and will need to take direction and ownership of a variety of responsibilities in the kitchen. You must be able to work with accuracy, rigor, and speed while maintaining focus on the task at hand.

If you're looking to truly grow and expand your culinary experience, Cherokee is the place to be. Our culinary program is build on a foundation of excellence, creativity, and attention to detail. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best chefs in the Club world who takes immense pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen and is deeply committed to developing and mentoring the team. At Cherokee, we operate in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that includes club dining, banquets, weddings, and exclusive private events. This provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of culinary styles and service levels. From executing a elevated a la carte dish to producing large‑scale events with precision and consistency, you'll be challenged in all the right ways.

We take pride not only in the quality of our food, but also in the culture we’ve built within our kitchen. Teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for the craft are at the core of everything we do. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and ready to be part of a team that pushes for excellence every day, you’ll find a rewarding and inspiring environment here.

Below is a video that highlights our culinary program and gives you a closer look at how our kitchen operates day‑to‑day.

Culinary Recruitment Reel.mp4

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this full-time culinary position is Tuesday - Sunday with both AM and PM shifts available. 4 days a week 10‑hour shifts are also available. Applicants with open and evening/night‑time availability is preferred.

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America’s premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top‑notch working environment supported by a high‑quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes and direct instruction with precision and accuracy.
• A culinary degree or ACF equivalent is preferred.

Do you work well as part of a team? Are you quick on your feet and able to work in a fast‑paced environment? Can you maintain a complete day‑to‑day knowledge of our menu's preparation and presentation? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?