Line Cook

Keswick Hall; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Keswick Hall is seeking Cook I-III to join our culinary team at a luxury boutique hotel at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Charlottesville, VA. You will prepare high-quality items to order, maintain mise en place, and support hot and cold stations for the restaurant and catered events.

We offer growth in a fulfilling workplace with opportunities for continuous learning, plus a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; PTO and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

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.

Job description

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.

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

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

Cook I position prepares proper sized portions of high-quality items to order, to proper temperature and presentation. Perform all basic and intermediated 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 Chefs specifications and for catered events as required.

Cook III is primarily responsible for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chefs specifications and for catered events as required. Perform all basic, intermediated, and advanced cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling, sauté and grilling.

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.

In addition, we offera robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

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.

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

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

Cook I position prepares proper sized portions of high-quality items to order, to proper temperature and presentation. Perform all basic and intermediated 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 Chefs specifications and for catered events as required.

Cook III is primarily responsible for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chefs specifications and for catered events as required. Perform all basic, intermediated, and advanced cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling, sauté and grilling.

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.

In addition, we offera robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.