Line Cook

Design-Cuisine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Employee Discount

Job summary

Design-Cuisine at Historic Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Farm Table Café, Farm Shop and Jefferson Vineyard is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join a motivated kitchen team. You’ll be at the heart of our food operations, ensuring unforgettable experiences for our guests at Monticello.

We offer weekly pay, full benefits, flexible schedules and growth opportunities. Background checks and drug screening are required for this role.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Quality control

Food preparation

Creative plating

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

Requisition ID42309-Posted08/25/2026-Dining & Events-United States-Part-Time

Job Reference Number: 42309
Employment Type:Part-Time,Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Design-Cuisine
Location: Monticello

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced Line Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at Monticello. As a Line Cook, you'll be at the heart of our food operations, ensuring unforgettable experiences for our guests at Historic Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Farm Table Café, Farm Shop and Jefferson Vineyards!

Enjoy a weekly paycheck, full benefits, flexible schedules, growth opportunities & more! Background and Drug screening is required for this role.

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we’re looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Where you'll be working:

Historic Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Farm Table Café, Farm Shop and Jefferson Vineyard

Compensation Range

$22 - $26 per hour

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Design Cuisine:

Located in the Washington, DC area, Design Cuisine offers catering and business dining services to clients across the city. With our nation’s historic capital as a backdrop, Design Cuisine creates unforgettable dining experiences every day.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.