Line Cook - PM

Salisbury Country Club Ltd.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Club benefits available based on shift

Job summary

Salisbury Country Club in Midlothian, VA is seeking a dependable Line Cook for the evening service. You will prepare dinner items, maintain a clean, stocked station, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure consistent quality.

The ideal candidate has basic cooking knowledge, strong knife skills, and the ability to work calmly during busy periods. This role offers exposure to both a la carte and banquet service, employee meals, and opportunities for advancement within the culinary team.

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 portion guidelines.
• Ability to stay organized and communicate effectively during busy service.
• 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain assigned stations for dinner service.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Maintain proper mise en place throughout service.
• Cook proteins, vegetables, sauces, and other menu components using appropriate techniques.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, expo, and other stations during service.
• Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining food quality and consistency.
• Monitor product levels and communicate prep or inventory 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 stations and team members during service as needed.
• Assist with banquet and special-event execution when required.
• Properly break down, clean, restock, and organize the station at the end of each shift.
• Follow all sanitation, safety, uniform, and professional standards.

Skills

Previous professional kitchen or line

Basic cooking techniques

Knife skills

Follow recipes & portions

Organization & communication

Teamwork & independence

Attendance & punctuality

Fast-paced environment

Stand for long periods / lift 50 lbs

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Job description

• Consistent evening schedule

Line Cook – Evening Shift

Salisbury Country Club – Midlothian, VA

Join the Culinary Team at Salisbury Country Club

Salisbury Country Club is seeking a dependable and motivated Line Cook to join our culinary team for the evening shift. 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 evening 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 Evening Line Cook is responsible for preparing and executing dinner service while maintaining a clean, organized, and properly stocked station. This position works closely with the culinary team to ensure food is prepared consistently, efficiently, and according to established standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, works with a sense of urgency, and can follow established recipes, portion standards, and direction while performing effectively during busy service periods.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain assigned stations for dinner service
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Maintain proper mise en place throughout service
• Cook proteins, vegetables, sauces, and other menu components using appropriate techniques
• Communicate effectively with chefs, expo, and other stations during service
• Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining food quality and consistency
• Monitor product levels and communicate prep or inventory 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 stations and team members during service as needed
• Assist with banquet and special-event execution when required
• Properly break down, clean, restock, and organize the station at the end of each 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 portion guidelines
• Ability to stay organized and communicate effectively during busy service
• 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Experience

• Previous dinner line experience
• Experience working sauté, grill, fry, or similar stations
• Experience in a country club, hotel, restaurant, or similar culinary operation
• Experience with both a la carte and banquet service
• 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 a la carte dining 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, communicate with their teammates, and want to continue developing their skills.

If you are dependable, organized, passionate about food, and interested in joining a professional culinary team, we would like to hear from you.