Cooks $18.00 - $25.00

Kingsmill Resort; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a dedicated line cook to assist chefs across banquets and à la carte service. You will work in all kitchen stations, preparing soups, sauces, vegetables and starches, while maintaining quality and speed.

The role requires at least 3 years in a professional kitchen, an associate culinary degree or certificate, ability to read recipes, and stamina for long shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Food handlers card or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Previous line or batch cooking experience.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and kitchen equipment.
• Reading and extending/converting recipes.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Stand for 8–10 hours.
• Work in a hot environment for up to 8 hours.
• Lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds.
• Bend, stretch, and reach for 8 hour shift.
• Work days, nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists Chefs in all food preparation for banquets and a la carte service with minimal supervision.
• Prepares, sets‑up, services, cleans up, restocks cook line and appropriate prep areas.
• Works kitchen stations; prepares soups, sauces, vegetables and starches.
• Monitors meat temperatures; broils steaks and seafood to quality standards.
• Works Chef action stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner periods while maintaining a professional manner.
• Plans and leads other associates to complete assigned tasks accurately and on time with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to sanitation requirements including cleanliness, product rotation, temperature maintenance, storage and labeling.
• Maintains positive communication and teamwork with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintains appearance and uniform standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Teamwork

Absorb information

Follow directions

Stamina

Education

Associate Culinary Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Job description

Overview

This position assists Chefs in all food preparation both in banquets and a la carte service with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
• Follows all policies, procedures and service standards.
• Prepares, sets‑up, services, cleans up, restocks cook line and appropriate prep areas.
• Works kitchen stations.
• Prepares soups, sauces, vegetables and starches.
• Monitors meat temperatures.
• Prepares seafood, poultry and meat entrees; broils steaks and seafood to quality standards.
• Works Chef action stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals periods while maintaining a smile and greet guests in a professional manner.
• Plans and leads other associates to complete assigned tasks accurately and on time with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all sanitation requirements including but not limited to overall cleanliness, product rotation, temperature maintenance and logs, storage procedures and labeling, cooking requirements and handling techniques.
• Develops and maintains positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner with the awareness that all actions and communications are within staff's view.
• Maintains appearance and uniform standards.
• Works quickly, efficiently, and safely with all kitchen equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years’ work experience in a professional kitchen.
• Associate Culinary Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts from technical school.
• Comprehending and extending/converting recipes.
• Previous line or batch cooking experience.
• Superior comprehension of food preparation, professional kitchen equipment and knife skills.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information in a short period of time.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess food handlers card or obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Previous line or batch cooking experience.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and kitchen equipment skills.
• Comprehending and extending/converting recipes.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information in a short period of time.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to work in a hot environment for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Must be able to walk, lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for 8 hour shift.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays