Line Cook

Park Marine Boating Centers; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Performance‑based career growth

Employee dining discounts

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Pelican Pete’s on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA, is hiring a Line Cook to join our fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items, follow recipes, and maintain a clean workstation to ensure quality and consistency.

We value detail‑oriented, organized candidates with strong cooking skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent teamwork and communication. Minimum 1 year of experience and a culinary training background are preferred; see salary range below.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States with proper documentation.
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military culinary program, or formal on‑the‑job training preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation experience required.
• Experience with high‑volume or quantity food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and established menus accurately.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Monitor food quality and presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure timely service.

Skills

Cooking skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Education

Culinary training / culinary institute / on‑the‑job training

Job description

Line Cook

As a Line Cook, you will prepare and cook menu items in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while ensuring quality and consistency. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and passionate about delivering exceptional dishes.

Company Overview

TEI Hospitality is hiring to join our team! Pelican Pete’s is a well‑loved tiki‑style restaurant on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA. As Lake Lanier’s only floating tiki bar and restaurant, we offer a one‑of‑a‑kind waterfront experience featuring unbeatable lake views, live music, and some of the best food and drinks on the lake. Centered around good food, good drinks, and good times, Pelican Pete’s continues to be a favorite gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Always maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Monitor food quality and presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure timely service.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military culinary program, or formal on‑the‑job training preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation experience required.
• Experience with high‑volume or quantity food preparation preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong cooking skills and follow established menus and recipes accurately.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities, with sound judgment and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Performance‑based career growth.
• Employee dining discounts.
• Equal employment opportunity.

Required Skills

• Cooking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organizational skills.
• Adaptability.
• Positive attitude.
• Work ethic.

Salary: $15 – $18 per hour.