Line Cook

Food and Beverage - Manitou Ridge Seasonal McKellar, ON $20 - $24 CAD per hour

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

About us: Manitou Ridge is a nationally acclaimed golf destination in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region. Carved through rugged Canadian Shield terrain along the shores of Lake Manitouwabing, each hole presents its own unique character, seamlessly balancing playability with awe-inspiring scenery.

Manitou Ridge offers an immersive cottage country escape where golfers can unwind in a relaxing, unpretentious setting, embracing nature and enjoying the game they love.

The experience at Manitou Ridge reflects a broader commitment to quality, stewardship, and distinctive golf within the Purposeful Golf portfolio.

Purposeful Golf is an owner/operator of premium golf properties across Ontario.

We aim to carefully curate a portfolio of golf properties, each distinct in its purpose. By emphasizing quality over quantity, we aim to deliver memorable experiences, tailored to diverse needs, while leveraging scale to enhance, rather than dilute, the golfer’s experience.

About the role: As the Line Cook with Purposeful Golf, you’ll prepare and cook high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items with consistency and attention to detail. You will support kitchen operations through efficient ingredient prep, safe equipment handling, and workspace organization. Collaborating closely with the culinary team, you will uphold club standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences within a professional, team-oriented culture.

Purpose Statement: To ensure every service is executed with consistency, urgency, and high culinary standards.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items with consistency and attention to quality.
• Assist with chopping, portioning, measuring, and organizing ingredients for efficient service.
• Work the line during service, ensuring timely and high-quality food preparation.
• Support the kitchen team in executing a menu that reflects the club’s values and meets member and guest expectations.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen, following all health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking, rotation, and minimizing food waste.
• Collaborate with chefs and team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Follow kitchen protocols and food safety guidelines at all times.
• Support general kitchen duties, including dishwashing and cleaning, as needed.

What you bring:

• Previous line cook experience in a restaurant, club, or catering environment;
  Safe Food Handling certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and maintain high standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Collaborative, positive attitude with a focus on teamwork and a solid understanding of food safety protocols.

What You’ll Need:

• Must have a flexible working schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Comfort with both fast-paced service days and slower periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Physical stamina for walking the course, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and carrying equipment

Why You’ll Love It:

• Golf perks and multiple course access
• Excellent discounts in the Golf Shops company-wide
• 50% off all meals while on shift
• Fairways to Excellence Program
• Invitation to join staff golfing events
• Work in a beautiful, natural setting

Compensation:

We encourage anyone excited about this role to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Purposeful Golf values diverse perspectives, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Accommodations are available for candidates who need them during the application or interview process. Notice on AI Use in Recruitment:
To support our application review process, we may use machine-based technology and artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or filter applications for minimum qualifications. Final decisions regarding interviews and hiring are made by human reviewers.