Banquet Line Cook

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center; Charlottesville (VA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites applications for a Cook at the Virginia Guesthouse, opening April 2026 in Charlottesville. You will join a culinary team, assist in production, and support chefs in menu creation reflecting seasonal availability.

This role offers growth within a world-class kitchen and a chance to contribute to a premier conference hotel. The position requires passion for culinary arts, strong work ethic, and willingness to work varied shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifikationen

• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it.
• Willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Have a desire to exceed expectations.
• An energetic personality.

Aufgaben

• Develop your knowledge in cooking procedures (grill, sauté, fry).
• Experience using knives and kitchen equipment.
• Reach and recreate recipes.
• Be consistent in all food preparation.
• Minimize food waste through cross-utilization.
• Work with a world-class culinary team.
• Create workstations with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping, peeling).
• Maintain a sanitized, orderly kitchen environment.
• Store all food and items properly.
• Ensure quality of ingredients.

Kenntnisse

Food handler certification

Shift flexibility

Organizational skills

Independent work

Stamina/standing

Lift 50 lbs

21+ years old

Desire to exceed expectations

Energetic personality

Jobbeschreibung

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

About Our Property

Welcome to the Virginia Guesthouse. Opening in April 2026, the Virginia Guesthouse is a 214-room hotel featuring 25,000 square feet of conference and event space located on the beautiful Grounds of the University of Virginia. Making its debut in the spirited WAHOO community, the Guesthouse will offer a vibrant and inspiring setting for guests, conference attendees, faculty, and students alike.

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen!

Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role

• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
• You will reach and recreate recipes
• You will be consistent on all food preparation
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients

What are we looking for?

• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Compensation

$21.00

$21.00

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.