Line Cook I — Fast-Paced Kitchen Prep & Plating

Grand Traverse Resort; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Traverse Resort is seeking a dedicated line cook to support hot line, cold line, or bakery stations. You will set up your station, follow recipes, and prep items in a sanitary, timely manner while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include restocking, proper cooking temperatures, and assisting with kitchen cleanliness and organization. The role requires 6 months to 1 year of culinary experience and team-oriented, calm performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to quality service and food/beverage knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to guidelines for the area.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Restocks items as needed throughout shift.
• Maintains station cleanliness and safety standards.
• Uses and maintains all equipment properly.
• Assists with cleaning and organization of kitchen and storage areas.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
• Adjusts ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and kettles to proper temperatures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients to prepare soups, sauces, desserts, etc.
• Cooks meats, fish, vegetables; adds gravies and sauces; garnishes plates.
• Prepares vegetables and fruits and handles butchering tasks if necessary.
• Maintains professional rapport with coworkers and maintains a positive attitude.
• Reports to work on time, in uniform with proper tools.
• Maintains sanitation and safety per Health Department standards.
• Minimizes waste through proper rotation and storage.

Skills

Culinary cooking knowledge

Knife handling

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Sanitation and safety procedures

Education

6 months to 1 year culinary experience

Job description

Grand Traverse Resort is seeking a dedicated line cook to support hot line, cold line, or bakery stations. You will set up your station, follow recipes, and prep items in a sanitary, timely manner while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include restocking, proper cooking temperatures, and assisting with kitchen cleanliness and organization. The role requires 6 months to 1 year of culinary experience and team-oriented, calm performance under pressure.