Prep Cook - Monticello

Elior; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Prep Cook at Monticello, where you'll ensure exceptional dining experiences. This part-time role offers flexible schedules, weekly pay, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and a commitment to quality service.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation and creative food presentation.
• Maintaining kitchen and ensuring proper food storage.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Experience

Job description

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Prep Cook - Monticello

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 Caf, 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
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes
  
  

Must-haves

What we're looking for:

• At least one years' 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 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

• Food handlers' certification
  
  

Our Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Dental
• 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)
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off #indeedelior
  
  

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.

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Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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