Luxury Resort Cook I – Sauté, Grill & Garde Manger

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HOST PROPERTIES INC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar’s Head Resort is seeking a Cook I to join its culinary team in a luxury resort environment. You will prepare high-quality menu items, manage specific stations, and uphold rigorous food safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong cooking techniques, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen with a collaborative team. Evening, weekend, and holiday flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Recent professional culinary experience with strong cooking techniques.
• Ability to manage a cooking station during busy periods.
• Commitment to culinary excellence and food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Independently manage assigned cooking stations (sauté, grill, garde manger).
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Organize and maintain mise en place to support operations.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with chefs to ensure timely service.
• Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Multistation cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Boar’s Head Resort is seeking a Cook I to join its culinary team in a luxury resort environment. You will prepare high-quality menu items, manage specific stations, and uphold rigorous food safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong cooking techniques, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen with a collaborative team. Evening, weekend, and holiday flexibility is essential.