Line Cook

Our Summer season is ready to begin! Come join our team!

Mountain Lake Lodge is seeking experienced kitchen workers (prep cooks, line cooks, cold side and desserts). Do you have experience working in a commercial kitchen? We want to meet you and talk with you about growth potential at Mountain Lake Lodge! Excellent pay! Come work in the most beautiful place in SW Virginia! Send your resume for immediate consideration!

Job Summary:

The Line Cook at Mountain Lake Lodge is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven kitchen. This role supports the lodge’s dining operations by ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to recipes, while contributing to a positive guest experience in a scenic resort setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to lodge recipes and standards
• Set up and stock assigned kitchen stations (grill, sauté, prep, etc.)
• Ensure timely and accurate food preparation during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene guidelines
• Assist with food prep tasks such as chopping, marinating, and portioning
• Monitor food quality and report any issues to kitchen leadership
• Help with inventory control and proper storage of ingredients
• Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
• Comply with all nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred (resort or restaurant experience a plus)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Understanding of food safety standards
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30–50 lbs
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary training or certification (a plus, not required)
• Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Experience in hospitality, resort, or high-volume kitchens

Work Environment:

• Professional kitchen within a resort setting
• Fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere
• Exposure to heat, kitchen equipment, and busy service periods

Why choose Mountain Lake? Not only is Mountain Lake a beautiful place to work, but we also offer a variety of benefits to our employees. We offer a fun and friendly work environment. Here are just a few of the amazing benefits our employees enjoy:

• Free recreation for you and a guest to all activities based on availability.
• Recruiting bonuses for current employees
• Weekly Pay
• Discounts on retail and lodging
• Free telehealth for you and your family (doctor visits via phone/zoom call)
• Flexible Schedules
• Free shift meal for all food and beverage employees

Come see for yourself! Apply today to work for one of the most beautiful places in Southwest Virginia!

Mountain Lake Lodge is a drug-free employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Pay depends are experience. Starting pay $15.

Work Location: In person

Welcome to Mountain Lake
Timeless Tranquility Meets Appalachian Mountain Adventure
Set in the middle of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and surrounded by breathtaking
Appalachian Mountains, our historic Mountain Lake Resort provides the ultimate rustic retreat.