Line Cook

The Lodge At Old Trail•Charlottesville, VA

4d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Is cooking your passion? Do you hate early morning hours and late-night shifts? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you ! At The Lodge at Old Trail in Charlottesville, VA, we believe great teams are fueled by great people-and great food. We're looking for a skilled, dependable Line Cook who loves creating quality dishes from scratch and thrives in a calm, organized kitchen environment. This is a rewarding full-time cooking opportunity for someone who wants consistency, creativity, and respect for their craft- without the burnout ! GET THE BENEFITS YOU DESERVE WHILE DOING WHAT YOU LOVE: $17.00–$22.00/hour Low-stress kitchen environment No late nights - shifts run 11:00 am – 7:30 pm Bonus structure Health insurance Dental Vision 401(k) with company match Education assistance Employee assistance program PTO Flexible schedule Growth opportunities Life insurance Uniforms Company parties What You'll Be Doing: As our Line Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and executing scratch-made dinner dishes from start to finish, including proteins and sides. During service, you'll run the line, plate meals to order, and keep quality and consistency front and center. Cleanliness matters here-you'll maintain your station to Virginia Department of Health standards and help close and clean the kitchen at the end of each shift. A BIT ABOUT US: The Lodge at Old Trail, opened in May 2012, is a vibrant senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a rustic, elegant setting just 12 miles from historic Charlottesville, Virginia. Guided by values of community, respect, and enriching lives, we prioritize well-being, inclusion, and meaningful connections for both residents and team members. As a privately owned community, we embrace flexibility and innovation, empowering our staff to share ideas, grow professionally, and implement positive changes that enhance the lives of those we serve. We also service individuals in surrounding counties, including Charlottesville and Waynesboro. Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every day! READY TO COOK SMARTER, NOT HARDER? This isn't a chaotic, burnout-style cooking job. It's a rewarding opportunity to do meaningful work, sharpen your craft, and still have a life outside the kitchen. Apply today and join The Lodge at Old Trail as our full-time Line Cook! Must have the ability to pass a background check.

Requirements

2+ years of basic cooking or prep experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen
Must have the 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
run the line
plate meals to order
keep quality and consistency front and center
maintain your station to Virginia Department of Health standards
help close and clean the kitchen at the end of each shift