Skilled Cook/Chef

Lake on the Mountain Resort; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

On-site parking

Job summary

Lake on the Mountain Resort in Prince Edward County is seeking a motivated line cook for a seasonal role from mid-April to November 2027. You will support the Chef and kitchen team, prepare and plate items, and help maintain high quality during busy service.

We value strong teamwork, good time management, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced environment. Experience with grilling, baking, and standard cooking techniques is preferred; Food Safe or equivalent is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with standard cooking techniques, including grilling, baking and general food preparation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain composed in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Good time management, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Willingness to learn new recipes, procedures and techniques.
• A positive attitude, reliability and pride in producing quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef and kitchen team with food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Prepare and serve menu items efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage assigned kitchen stations, ensuring they are properly stocked, organized and ready for service.
• Follow established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Properly store, label and rotate food products to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Follow kitchen procedures, food safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen throughout each shift.
• Work safely and cooperatively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

We are a seasonal destination restaurant with a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. We take pride in serving consistent, high-quality food efficiently, even during our busiest periods. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has strong kitchen skills, and enjoys being part of a hardworking, team-oriented kitchen. This is a seasonal position running from mid-April to November 2027.

Position located at:

264 County Road 7
Picton, ON, Canada
K0K2T0

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef and kitchen team with food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Prepare and serve menu items efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage assigned kitchen stations, ensuring they are properly stocked, organized and ready for service.
• Follow established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Properly store, label and rotate food products to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Follow kitchen procedures, food safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen throughout each shift.
• Work safely and cooperatively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with standard cooking techniques, including grilling, baking and general food preparation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain composed in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Good time management, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Willingness to learn new recipes, procedures and techniques.
• A positive attitude, reliability and pride in producing quality food.
• $25–$27 per hour, depending on experience.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have valid work authorization.

If you enjoy the energy of a busy seasonal restaurant (April – November), take pride in preparing great food and want to work with a strong team in a beautiful Prince Edward County setting, we’d love to hear from you.

• Discounted meals
• On-site parking

Experience

• Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)