Pastry Cook - AM Shift

Keswick Hall; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join their talented culinary team. You will work under the guidance of our Executive Pastry Chef, whose international experience brings Michelin-level expertise to our kitchen. This role offers hands-on experience in our restaurant Marigold by Jean-Georges and other outlets.

We offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and a competitive PTO offering. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and standards for product preparation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Prepare ingredients using food safety standards.
• Cook food to order at the temperature requested.
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
• Plate food to the standard of chef’s specification.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Knife skills

Cooking skills

Food safety standards

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swaths of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries.

Immediate opportunity for an experienced Pastry Cook looking to join a talented team at Keswick Hall and Club. Our Executive Pasty Chef brings expertise and knowledge to the team through international experience bringing to Keswick Michelin Stars experience. You will gain experience working with a talented team in our restaurant Marigold by Jean-Georges and/or other outlets.

Competitive compensation based on experience. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Work in a hot and steamy environment.
• Must be able to withstand temperature up to 105 degrees.

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.