Line Cook

Keswick Hall; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive PTO offering

401(k)

Job summary

Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for Cooks I, II, and III to join their luxury boutique hotel. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and following recipes accurately.

The ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, strong multitasking abilities, and a high school diploma. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of cooking experience required.
• Ability to work in a hot and steamy environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and standards for product preparation.
• Cook food to order and at the temperature requested.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries.

Keswick Hall is an impressive 80‑room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re‑opened in 2021 after renovations. It is home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant by Jean‑Georges, a new luxury spa, and a sports and aquatics center.

Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

Compensation: $18+ per hour based on experience and level I, II, or III.

Cook I position: prepares properly sized portions of high‑quality items to order, to proper temperature and presentation. Performs all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling, sauté, and grilling.

Cook II position: primary responsibility for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to chef’s specifications and for catered events as required.

Cook III position: primarily responsible for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to chef’s specifications and for catered events as required. Performs all basic, intermediate, and advanced cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling, sauté, and grilling.

Benefits: a robust package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 0‑2 years of experience. However, a 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

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.