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Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Line Cook

Stout's Island Lodge

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Wages/Pay
$18.00 - $23.00 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 16, 2026

Our restaurant has long been considered one of the finest places to eat in the area. We wish to continue that tradition with a talented culinary staff. Our Line Cooks assist the chef both on the line and with kitchen and inventory maintenance.

Our restaurant serves all three meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner. At breakfast, we serve a continental breakfast that is complimented with a hot breakfast menu. Lunch is more casual cuisine, and dinner is fine dining. We also service many events, especially weddings. These events can range in size from 10 to 175. Our Line Cooks must be able to execute the menus for all three meals with little to no supervision.

DUTIES:

  • Practice safe food handling when performing their duties.

  • Prepare all meat, vegetables, and other ingredients for cooking.

  • Prepare and plate customer meals to order.

  • Follow all recipes as directed by Chef.

  • Ensure all dishes, cookware, and utensils are cleaned and ready for next use.

  • Properly store all food at the end of each shift.  

  • Assists the Chef in some or all of the following responsibilities, as directed by the Chef:

    • Maintaining food cost at budget

    • Ordering food inventory from vendors-when necessary

    • Maintaining a pristine kitchen through implemented cleaning regimen


Qualifications:

  • Entry level welcome

  • Previous hospitality experience a plus

  • Ability to drive a boat a plus

  • Experience working on small, versatile teams

  • Experience implementing new menus and specials

  • Experience in large and small catering events preferred

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Ability to problem solve

  • Ability to handle stressful situations

DISCLAIMER This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Contact Info

Stout's Island Lodge

Stout’s Island is a private resort offering lodging, fine dining, and event hosting—primarily weddings. Our season runs from May through October, and we make the most of every moment, so there’s never a dull day. Our roles are fast-paced and hands-on, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among staff. When your commute involves taking a boat to work, it’s hard not to love what you do.

Location
Wisconsin
Season
Summer and Fall
Staff size
30-40
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing available both on the island and off the island.
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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