Banquet Line Cook: Elevate Event Cuisine & Craft Menus

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food handler certification

Shift flexibility

Organizational skills

Independent work

Stamina/standing

Lift 50 lbs

21+ years old

Desire to exceed expectations

Energetic personality

Job description

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.