Line Cook - The Ridley

Ridley; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ridley in Charlottesville seeks a Line Cook to join our kitchen team, preparing and cooking dishes with precision and creativity to reflect modern Southern cuisine. You will uphold high standards in flavor, presentation, and consistency, contributing to a welcoming dining experience for guests.

Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate clearly with teammates, and maintain clean, safe work practices while following recipes and quality guidelines daily.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Execute food preparation and cooking, following recipes and adhering to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and refine menu offerings.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and deliver dishes in a timely manner.

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Join the culinary team at The Ridley, Charlottesville's destination for high-quality American fare, local beer, and craft cocktails. Located within The Draftsman Boutique Hotel near The University of Virginia, The Ridley is a tribute to Dr. Walter Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from UVA and receive a graduate degree from a major historically white public university in the South. As a Line Cook, you will be a key player in our kitchen, responsible for preparing and cooking dishes with precision and creativity. Your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering exceptional flavors will ensure that every dish serves our guests and reflects the essence of modern Southern cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Execute food preparation and cooking, following recipes and adhering to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and refine menu offerings.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and deliver dishes in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.

Physical Requirements

• Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and all holidays.
• Stand for long hours, often in wet conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (Dishes, garbage bags).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.