Pastry Cook - AM Shift

Keswick Hall Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Keswick Hall Inc. in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook for the AM shift. This role offers a chance to work alongside a talented culinary team under expert guidance, with opportunities for career development and continuous learning.

The position provides a competitive compensation based on experience, complemented with a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k). Join us to create exceptional dining experiences!

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in cooking or culinary arts.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and in a hot environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

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.
• Plate food to the chef's specification.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Knife skills

Food safety standards

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Pastry Cook - AM Shift

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1376

Overview

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

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

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