Line Cook - Elevate Dishes in Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Keswick-Hall-and-Club-; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Keswick Hall in Virginia is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team at a luxury boutique hotel at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roles span Cook I–III, with responsibilities to prepare high-quality items to order, maintain mise en place, and present each plate to our chefs' specifications; compensation starts at $18+ per hour based on experience and level.

We offer a pathway for growth and a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability, plus PTO and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Communication skills

Multitasking

Flexible shifts

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Professional attitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Keswick Hall in Virginia is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team at a luxury boutique hotel at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roles span Cook I–III, with responsibilities to prepare high-quality items to order, maintain mise en place, and present each plate to our chefs' specifications; compensation starts at $18+ per hour based on experience and level.

We offer a pathway for growth and a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability, plus PTO and