Line Cook

Orchard Valley Golf Club Full-Time Line CookOrchard Valley Golf Club, located in Aurora, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Line Cook! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management. Step into a kitchen where craft meets curiosity. The Orchard Social is a newly renovated, high-energy dining destination built around a wanderlust-driven menu—classic, familiar dishes layered with global influence. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we are building a team of cooks who take pride in their work, respect the craft, and want to be part of something that is growing, evolving, and setting a new standard. If you move with purpose, care about the details, and believe every plate should matter—you will fit right in.Position Summary: Line Cooks at The Orchard Social are responsible for executing a consistent, high-quality product across all service periods. This includes prep work, station execution, and maintaining strict adherence to standardized recipes, food safety systems, and kitchen organization. This role is hands-on and detail-driven—balancing speed with precision in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Pay Range: $19.00 to $21.00 per hourWhat You'll Be Doing:Prepare and execute menu items across stations with consistency and attention to detailFollow standardized recipes, plating guides, and portion controls without deviationAssist with daily prep, station setup, and breakdownAccurately document food holding temperatures and maintain food safety logsMaintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation (FIFO), and organizationSupport inventory processes, including receiving and storage of productUphold cleanliness and sanitation standards across all kitchen areasWork collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth, efficient serviceStay open to learning new techniques, ingredients, and globally inspired cuisinesWhat We're Looking For:A genuine passion for food, cooking, and the guest experienceAbility to work clean, organized, and with urgency in a fast-paced kitchenStrong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling proceduresServSafe Food Handler Certification (required or ability to obtain)Dependability and a team-first mindsetWillingness to take direction and continuously improveBasic kitchen experience preferred, but attitude and work ethic matter just as muchStandards & Expectations:100% accountability for the quality of every dish leaving your stationFull compliance with Department of Health regulations and internal food safety systemsRespect for the kitchen, the team, and the productCommitment to consistency, discipline, and executionWhy The Orchard Social:Be part of a newly reopened, chef-driven conceptWork in a kitchen that blends creativity with structureLearn globally inspired techniques and flavorsGrow with a team that values craftsmanship and accountabilityThis role is not just about cooking—it's about contributing to an experience. If that is how you approach the craft, we want to meet you.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.