Pastry Cook — Luxury Hotel Pastry & Desserts

Keswick Hall; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Keswick Hall, a luxury boutique hotel in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a kitchen team member to support daily operations and meal preparation. You will follow recipes, ensure sanitary conditions, and maintain high culinary standards while working the hot, busy kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, mise en place, and teamwork, with wages starting at $20.00 per hour, DOE. A high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years in a related role are expected, with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety standards.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Know specifications for menu items outlined by the Chef.
• Submit production needs for following day by shift end.
• Ensure handwashing stations are well stocked.
• Follow recipes and standards for product preparation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Prepare ingredients using food safety standards.
• Cook food to order and at requested temperatures.
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
• Plate food to the chef’s specifications.
• Complete opening and closing checklists for each shift.
• Set up workstations with mise en place to chef’s specifications.
• Store mise en place properly at shift end.
• Demonstrate knife and cooking skills; operate equipment safely.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Flexible shifts

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keswick Hall, a luxury boutique hotel in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a kitchen team member to support daily operations and meal preparation. You will follow recipes, ensure sanitary conditions, and maintain high culinary standards while working the hot, busy kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, mise en place, and teamwork, with wages starting at $20.00 per hour, DOE. A high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years in a related role are expected, with opportunities across