Line Cook: Banquets & A La Carte in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Kingsmill Resort; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsmill Resort is seeking a line cook to assist chefs in all food preparation for banquets and à la carte service. You will work across breakfast, lunch, and dinner stations, ensuring quality, timing, and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, 18+ years old, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen with strong knife skills and sanitation knowledge. This role requires standing long hours and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or culinary certificate preferred.
• Experience with professional kitchen equipment and knife handling.
• Ability to read and convert recipes.
• Comfort with high-volume cooking and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in food prep for banquets and a la carte service.
• Prepare, set up, serve, and restock prep areas; manage kitchen stations.
• Cook soups, sauces, vegetables, starches, meats, seafood and poultry to standards.
• Monitor meat temperatures and ensure sanitation and hygiene.
• Lead teammates to complete tasks accurately and on time under supervision.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Temperature monitoring

Education

High School diploma

Associate Culinary Degree or Culinary Certificate

Job description

Kingsmill Resort is seeking a line cook to assist chefs in all food preparation for banquets and à la carte service. You will work across breakfast, lunch, and dinner stations, ensuring quality, timing, and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, 18+ years old, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen with strong knife skills and sanitation knowledge. This role requires standing long hours and lifting up to 25 pounds.