Line Cook - PM

Absolutely. For continuity, I’d keep this nearly identical to the Day Shift Line Cook posting and change the responsibilities and expectations that are actually different for evening service.

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.

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