Line Cook - Full Time

Catawba Island Club is a private, resort-style club that has been family owned and operated for over 50 years. Our location—directly on the beautiful Lake Erie shore—attracts families from across the Midwest.

About the role

We are currently looking for a full-time evening line cook. This position is responsible for all production of assigned areas and preparation for à la carte service, executing cooking on the line for dinner service, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the line is properly set for service with all equipment functioning.
• Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Anticipate prep needs according to party sheets and à la carte dining patterns.
• Prepare employee dinner utilizing "to be used" items creatively.
• Identify and select cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, or vegetables for frying, grilling, roasting, or sautéing.
• Prepare items for grilling, broiling, or roasting by marinating or seasoning.
• Grill meat and seafood to specified temperature.
• Plate fried, roasted, carved, or sautéed items with appropriate garnish.
• Maintain a sanitary workstation.
• Follow end-of-shift cleanup list and check with supervisor prior to departure.
• Use knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, dip, batter, bread, whip, beat, or maintain holding temperatures.
• Keep all knives sharp.
• Assist in banquet prep as needed.
• Complete any other duties assigned by management within your realm of capability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous hot line à la carte cooking experience.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write in English.
• Willingness to expand culinary knowledge and grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Ability to stand and exert high energy for periods of up to four hours in length.
• Possess finger dexterity to use small tools.

Benefits

• Benefits available after 60 days.
• Use of pool on Mondays.
• Discounted staff meals.
• Scheduled use of golf course.
• Additional incentives available.