Line Cook

Echo Lake Country Club; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, NJ is seeking a full-time Line Cook on-site. You will prepare, cook, and plate items from standardized recipes, ensuring high quality and presentation for à la carte dining, banquets, and events.

Join a professional kitchen environment with a strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, and reliability. Candidates should be flexible for evenings, weekends, and holidays and capable of thriving in a fast-paced club setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, cook, and plate a variety of hot and cold menu items.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques and knife skills.
• Understanding of food safety standards; ServSafe or equivalent preferred.
• Strong time management to handle multiple tickets during peak service times.
• Team-oriented mindset with clear communication and ability to follow direction from the Chef.
• Reliable and flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Previous Line Cook or related experience in clubs, hotels, or restaurants is beneficial.
• Physical stamina for long shifts and high-heat kitchen environments.
• Willingness to learn and grow culinary skills in a club setting focused on member experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes.
• Plate dishes consistently with high quality and presentation.
• Set up and break down stations; follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with prep work and support other kitchen staff during service.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure timely service for à la carte, banquets, and events.

Skills

Line cook experience

Cooking & plating

Knife skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Physical stamina

Job description

Company Description

Echo Lake Country Club is a private golf club located in Westfield, NJ, offering members a welcoming, service-focused environment. The club provides high-quality dining and hospitality experiences alongside its golf and recreational facilities. Team members in the culinary department work in a professional kitchen with consistent standards, seasonal menus, and opportunities to learn from experienced chefs. The club values reliability, teamwork, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Working at Echo Lake Country Club offers a stable, team-oriented setting with direct interaction in a member-focused community.

Role Description

The Line Cook is a full-time, on-site role based at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, NJ. This role is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes, plating dishes consistently, and maintaining high food quality and presentation standards. Day-to-day tasks include setting up and breaking down stations, following food safety and sanitation procedures, assisting with prep work, and supporting other kitchen staff during service. The Line Cook collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to ensure timely service for à la carte dining, banquets, and special events. This role may also involve contributing to menu specials, managing inventory at the station, and helping keep the kitchen organized and clean.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, cook, and plate a variety of hot and cold menu items in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques, knife skills, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices (ServSafe or similar certification preferred).
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tickets and work effectively during peak service times.
• Team-oriented mindset, with clear communication skills and a willingness to support other kitchen staff and follow direction from the Chef.
• Reliability and flexibility regarding scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Previous experience as a Line Cook or in a similar role in restaurants, hotels, clubs, or catering operations is highly beneficial.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work safely in a high-heat, fast-moving environment.
• Interest in learning, taking feedback, and growing culinary skills in a club setting focused on member experience.