Fine Dining Line Cook

Willow Grove Inn•Orange, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inn at Willow Grove is seeking a line cook for Vintage, its Forbes Travel Guide Four Star-rated restaurant in Orange, Virginia. Vintage serves regional American cuisine with a twist, using seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients from Central Virginia. Its offerings include lunch, dinner, gourmet pub fare, Sunday brunch, and menus for holidays and celebrations. The position is full-time and hourly, with a stated pay range of $20.00–$21.00 per hour, negotiable based on previous fine dining experience, and health insurance. The line cook prepares food to the chef’s specifications, sets up stations for the menu, and assists the executive and sous chefs with daily tasks. The role contributes to a high-quality guest dining experience.

Requirements

Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Demonstrate accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
Be familiar with industry best practices.
Be able to work on your feet for eight hours or more per day.
Maintain a high level of professionalism.
Be comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Have excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.
Be able to regularly lift at least 40 pounds.
Have valid identification and reliable transportation.
Be available on weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Previous fine dining experience may affect the negotiable hourly rate.

Responsibilities

Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
Prepare food for service, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
Cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen staff.
Answer to, report to, and follow instructions from the executive or sous chef.
Clean the station and store food properly.
Maintain inventory stock appropriately.
Ensure food is served simultaneously, at high quality, and in a timely manner.
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
Use a commonsense approach to job responsibilities.