Line Cook

Troon; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Social at Orchard Valley Golf Club in Aurora, IL is seeking a Line Cook to join a fast-paced, chef-driven kitchen. You will execute high-quality dishes across stations, follow recipes, and contribute to a globally inspired menu.

Excellent teamwork and a passion for learning are essential as you operate in a busy dining concept with a focus on consistency and quality. Competitive pay is offered with opportunities to grow within Troon’s hospitality platform.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and guest experience.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and with urgency in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items across stations with consistency and attention to detail.
• Follow standardized recipes, plating guides, and portion controls without deviation.
• Assist with daily prep, station setup, and breakdown.
• Document food holding temperatures and maintain food safety logs.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO).
• Support inventory processes and product storage.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen areas.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure smooth service.
• Learn new techniques and globally inspired cuisines.

Skills

Food prep basics

Kitchen cleanliness

Team player

Stamina/urgency

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Orchard Valley Golf Club, located in Aurora, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for afull-time Line Cook! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Step into a kitchen where craft meets curiosity.

The Orchard Social is a newly renovated, high-energy dining destination built around a wanderlust-driven menu—classic, familiar dishes layered with global influence. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we are building a team of cooks who take pride in their work, respect the craft, and want to be part of something that is growing, evolving, and setting a new standard.

If you move with purpose, care about the details, and believe every plate should matter—you will fit right in.

Position Summary

Line Cooks at The Orchard Social are responsible for executing a consistent, high-quality product across all service periods. This includes prep work, station execution, and maintaining strict adherence to standardized recipes, food safety systems, and kitchen organization.

This role is hands‑on and detail-driven—balancing speed with precision in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Pay Range: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and execute menu items across stations with consistency and attention to detail
• Follow standardized recipes, plating guides, and portion controls without deviation
• Assist with daily prep, station setup, and breakdown
• Accurately document food holding temperatures and maintain food safety logs
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation (FIFO), and organization
• Support inventory processes, including receiving and storage of product
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient service
• Stay open to learning new techniques, ingredients, and globally inspired cuisines

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for food, cooking, and the guest experience
• Ability to work clean, organized, and with urgency in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling procedures
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification (required or ability to obtain)
• Dependability and a team‑first mindset
• Willingness to take direction and continuously improve
• Basic kitchen experience preferred, but attitude and work ethic matter just as much

Standards & Expectations

• 100% accountability for the quality of every dish leaving your station
• Full compliance with Department of Health regulations and internal food safety systems
• Respect for the kitchen, the team, and the product
• Commitment to consistency, discipline, and execution

Why The Orchard Social

• Be part of a newly reopened, chef‑driven concept
• Work in a kitchen that blends creativity with structure
• Learn globally inspired techniques and flavors
• Grow with a team that values craftsmanship and accountability

This role is not just about cooking—it’s about contributing to an experience.

If that is how you approach the craft, we want to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.