Prep Cook - Monticello

Lancer Hospitality; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at a historic location, where your culinary skills will shine! As a prep cook, you'll play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences at the Monticello Farm Table Café. This part-time position offers flexible schedules, weekly pay, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background, attention to detail, and a passion for quality food preparation. If you're ready to make an impact in a vibrant culinary setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k Plan

Qualifications

• At least one year’s culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control, ensuring food is stored properly.
• Creative food presentation and following safe food handling policies.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Food Presentation

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 27519
Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Design-Cuisine
State: Virginia (US-VA)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at Monticello. As a prep cook, you'll be at the heart of our food operations, ensuring unforgettable experiences for our guests at Historic Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Farm Table Café, Farm Shop and Jefferson Vineyards!

Enjoy a weekly paycheck, flexible schedules, growth opportunities & more! Background and Drug screening is required for this role. Part-time & full-time opportunities are available!

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one year’s prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

About Design Cuisine:

Located in the Washington, DC area, Design Cuisine offers catering and business dining services to clients across the city. With our nation’s historic capital as a backdrop, Design Cuisine creates unforgettable dining experiences every day.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.