Line Cook

Keswick Hall and Club • Charlottesville, VA

17d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Keswick Hall, an 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres, is seeking a Line Cook. The hotel is located in a region known for its history, natural beauty, and proximity to landmarks like Monticello and the University of Virginia, as well as numerous wineries, breweries, and cideries. The hotel features the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa, and a sports and aquatics center. Keswick offers an opportunity for career growth and development in a fulfilling workplace that encourages continuous learning and embraces diversity. The position is compensated at $18+ per hour, based on experience and level (I, II, or III). Cook I prepares high-quality items to order, performing basic and intermediate cooking skills. Cook II and Cook III are primarily responsible for their assigned station, maintaining mise en place, and preparing hot and cold foods for the restaurant and catered events, with Cook III also performing advanced cooking skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• 0-2 years of experience (combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration)
• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques
• Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude
• Pleasant nature and ability to multitask
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Work in a hot and steamy environment
• Must be able to withstand temperature up to 105 degrees

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and standards for product preparation
• Always maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Prepare ingredients using food safety standards
• Cook food to order and at the temperature requested
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness
• Plate food to the standard of chef’s specification
• Complete prep lists and opening/closing checklists for each shift
• Set-up workstations with mise en place to chef’s specification
• Properly store all mise en place at shift end
• Demonstrate knife skills, cooking skills and safe operation of all kitchen equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life and disability
• competitive PTO offering
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED