- Wages/Pay
- $20.00 - $25.00 / hour
- Experience Level
- Previous experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 15, 2026
Are you a skilled, disciplined, and quick-moving Line Cook ready to handle the intense volume of a premier summer tourist destination? We are looking for dedicated Seasonal Line Cooks to power our kitchen for the 2026 summer season on Put-in-Bay!
If you thrive under pressure and want to maximize your culinary experience and earnings this summer, this opportunity is for you!
As a Line Cook, you will:
Own Your Station: Expertly and quickly prepare dishes according to recipes and plating standards, maintaining consistency under high-volume demand.
Maintain Flow: Work efficiently with the Expeditor and other cooks to ensure timely ticket times and smooth service.
Uphold Standards: Practice strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols.
Prep and Stock: Assist with daily prep work, stocking your station, and managing inventory to ensure readiness for all rushes.
Teamwork: Communicate effectively with the entire kitchen crew to execute hundreds of covers daily.
Essential Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Line Cook in a fast-paced or high-volume restaurant is required.
Reliability: Must be committed to working the entire season (May-October), including evenings, weekends, and all major holidays.
Reliability is non-negotiable.
Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Must handle the physical demands and heat of a busy commercial kitchen.
Island Perks
Competitive Wages: Excellent hourly pay (based on experience) that reflects the high-volume demands of the job.
Guaranteed Housing: Affordable, clean, on-island staff housing is available for all successful candidates, eliminating the major stress of finding island accommodation.
Skill Development: Gain invaluable experience cooking at high capacity—a true test of speed and precision.
The Vibe: Enjoy your time off experiencing the vibrant nightlife and beautiful recreational areas of Put-in-Bay.
How to Apply
Ready to Elevate Your Summer Career? Don’t miss your chance to spend the summer on the lake!
Please fill out our online application to tell us about your experience and confirm your full seasonal availability.
We are conducting interviews now! Join our culinary team today!
Contact Info
- Suzanne Kostura
- suzanneboardwalk@yahoo.com
- (419) 285-3695
- www.boardwalkfamilyofrestaurants.com
The Boardwalk Family of Restaurants
The Boardwalk Family is a combination of Restaurants that appeal to a wide variety of Island guests. From waterfront dining with table-side service to throwing back a pint at our Irish Pub, the Boardwalk Family of Restaurants offers the best in Island hospitality. We invite you to tour our website and learn about the great job opportunities that await you.
- Location
- Ohio
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 8
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Varies depending on need.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
