Line Cook

Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake; Casco (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier lakeside resort as a Line Cook, where your culinary skills will shine in a vibrant kitchen environment. This seasonal role from May to October offers a chance to prepare exquisite meals for guests, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. With a focus on teamwork, you will work alongside experienced chefs, contributing to a dining experience that has delighted visitors for over a century. If you are passionate about food and eager to showcase your talents in a beautiful setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Discounted stays at affiliated properties

Discounted food & beverage at affiliated properties

Housing available for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar caliber restaurant required.
• Servsafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place and execute dishes per Chef's standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation Techniques

Communication Skills

Time Management

Sanitation Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Culinary School

Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwashers

Slicers

Mixers

Chef's Knives

Job description

Migis Lodge in South Casco, ME seeks a Line Cook for our May-October 2025 season. Join the Team at Maine's premiere Full American Plan Resort, where we have been serving top-notch meals for over 100 years! Do you love the look of a juicy grilled steak? A piece of fish that will melt in the mouth of a guest? A perfectly presented plate? If so, then our Line Cook position might be for you!

Our Line Cooks are responsible for preparing mise en place for their station, preparing foods according to Chef's instructions, understanding guest orders, and perfectly plating meals so they may be expedited to the Dining Room. Working as part of a team, your shift will include either Breakfast/Lunch service or Dinner Service at Maine's premier lakeside Full American Plan Resort. From setup to cleanup, you will be responsible for producing the tasty food that our guests have enjoyed as part of their vacation experience for over 100 years!

Line Cook candidates must be good listeners, have knowledge of food preparation techniques, understand food allergies and safe food handling, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Housing is available for qualified candidates. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

Hours: Full-time, either 6:30am to 3pm or 3pm to 11pm
Compensation: $18 - $24 per hour, depending on experience + additional incentive payment of 7% total wages.
Seasonal Position: May 2025 through October 2025 (flexible)
Start date: Early May 2025
Benefits: Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties.

Experience: Previous kitchen or culinary experience required.

The Line Cook will be responsible for the preparation and execution of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products. Line Cook applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar caliber restaurant on the hot line. They should possess a sense of urgency and a drive to serve the best quality seasonal product. Proper organization and sanitation skills are a must. Servsafe certification is a plus. Compensation BOE.

Preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, following established food production programs and procedures. Work closely with Executive Chef/Sous Chef to help guarantee our guests a dining experience that exceeds their expectations.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that all mise en place is prepared for respective stations as well as proper forecasting of prep needs for assigned station.
• Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Executive Chef, Hotel Management, and our guests, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers, and chef's knives.
• Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner. Have a basic understanding of food allergies and cross-contamination issues to ensure the safety of diners.
• Maintain food safety, work station, and personal cleanliness and sanitation standards as required by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, OSHA, and MEMIC, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment.
• Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
• Must be able to manually handle/lift product up to 60 pounds between knee and chest.
• Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for the entire shift.
• Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for the entire shift.
• Protect the assets of this property and the Migis Hotel Group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.