Line Cook – Day Shift (9 AM–5 PM)

Salisbury Country Club Ltd.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Morning shift schedule

Competitive pay

Professional kitchen environment

Learning opportunities

Exposure to banquets and events

Employee meals

Club benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Salisbury Country Club in Midlothian, VA is seeking an AM Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will set up breakfast and lunch service, follow established recipes, and support daily prep and production tasks in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and able to work mornings with flexibility for weekends and holidays. You will contribute to banquets and special events, maintain proper kitchen standards, and help the team deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen or line cook experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking techniques.
• Strong knife skills and ability to safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and written prep lists.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain assigned stations for breakfast and lunch service
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Complete assigned daily prep and production lists accurately and efficiently
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, dressings, and other menu components
• Maintain proper mise en place and communicate product or prep needs to culinary leadership
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, dating, cooling, and storage procedures
• Maintain consistent food quality and proper temperatures
• Keep workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, portioning, and product rotation
• Assist other cooks and stations during service as needed
• Assist with banquet and special-event production when required
• Ensure assigned areas are stocked, organized, and prepared for the following shift
• Follow all sanitation, safety, uniform, and professional standards

Skills

Strong knife skills

Follow recipes

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Salisbury Country Club – Midlothian, VA

Join the Culinary Team at Salisbury Country Club

Salisbury Country Club is seeking a dependable and motivated AM Line Cook to join our culinary team. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, stays organized, and enjoys working in a professional kitchen environment.

Our culinary operation includes a la carte dining, banquets, tournaments, private events, and special club functions, providing our cooks with exposure to a wide variety of food and styles of service.

Why Join Salisbury?

• Consistent morning and daytime schedule
• Competitive hourly pay
• Professional and supportive kitchen environment
• Opportunities to learn and develop culinary skills
• Exposure to both a la carte and banquet operations
• Employee meals
• Club benefits available based on employment status
• Opportunity for advancement within the culinary team

Position Summary

The AM Line Cook is responsible for preparing and executing breakfast and lunch service while completing daily food production and prep assignments. This position plays an important role in setting the kitchen up for successful daily operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, works with a sense of urgency, and can follow established recipes, prep lists, and standards with limited supervision.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain assigned stations for breakfast and lunch service
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Complete assigned daily prep and production lists accurately and efficiently
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, dressings, and other menu components
• Maintain proper mise en place and communicate product or prep needs to culinary leadership
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, dating, cooling, and storage procedures
• Maintain consistent food quality and proper temperatures
• Keep workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, portioning, and product rotation
• Assist other cooks and stations during service as needed
• Assist with banquet and special-event production when required
• Ensure assigned areas are stocked, organized, and prepared for the following shift
• Follow all sanitation, safety, uniform, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen or line cook experience preferred
• Basic understanding of professional cooking techniques
• Strong knife skills and ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and written prep lists
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Experience

• Previous breakfast or lunch line experience
• Experience in a country club, hotel, restaurant, or similar culinary operation
• Experience with both a la carte and banquet production
• Familiarity with scratch cooking and standardized recipes

What Makes This Opportunity Different

Salisbury Country Club offers cooks the opportunity to work in a diverse culinary operation rather than preparing the same food every day. Our team handles everything from casual breakfast and lunch service to weddings, tournaments, wine dinners, buffets, and large member events.

We value cooks who take ownership of their stations, care about the quality of their work, support their teammates, and want to continue developing their skills.