Prep Cook - Monticello

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team at Monticello. In this part-time role, you'll play a crucial part in delivering exceptional dining experiences at Historic Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Farm Table Café. You will be responsible for food preparation, quality control, and creative presentation while working in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers flexible schedules and numerous benefits, including weekly pay and growth opportunities. If you are passionate about culinary arts and eager to contribute to unforgettable experiences, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Dental

Vision

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years culinary experience in a high-volume establishment.
• Knowledge of culinary methods and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and portion control in food preparation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and follow food safety policies.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Food Presentation

Education

Food Handlers’ Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Prep Cook - Monticello role at Design Cuisine.

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!

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

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one year 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:

• 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

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.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Events Services