Line Cook

The Lodge At Old Trail•Crozet, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lodge at Old Trail in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a skilled and dependable Line Cook who is passionate about cooking and creating quality dishes from scratch. This full-time position offers a low-stress kitchen environment with consistent hours, creativity, and respect for the culinary craft, avoiding the burnout often associated with the industry. The role involves preparing scratch-made dinner dishes, running the line during service, plating meals to order, and maintaining station cleanliness to health department standards. The Lodge at Old Trail is a senior living community that values community, respect, and enriching lives, offering a flexible and innovative work environment.

Requirements

2+ years of basic cooking or prep experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience
Butchery of meat & seafood
Cooking for dietary-restricted guests
Senior living or high-volume kitchen experience

Responsibilities

Preparing and executing scratch-made dinner dishes from start to finish, including proteins and sides.
Running the line during service and plating meals to order.
Maintaining quality and consistency of dishes.
Maintaining station cleanliness to Virginia Department of Health standards.
Helping to close and clean the kitchen at the end of each shift.