Seasoned Continental Cook — Historic Kitchen

CW Talent; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Cook 5 to join our culinary team at the Historic Area. The role emphasizes preparing chef specials, maintaining station productivity, and delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

The successful candidate will have substantial restaurant experience in continental or classical cuisine, strong knife skills, and the ability to plan daily work with guidance from supervisors while upholding safety and cost standards.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of product utilization, stock rotation, food cost, and waste control.
• Ability to plan daily work based on general instructions from the supervisor.
• Maintain standards listed below.

Responsibilities

• The Cook 5 creates and prepares chef specials.
• Efficiently works any station while maintaining productivity.

Skills

Knife handling

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Cook 5 to join our culinary team at the Historic Area. The role emphasizes preparing chef specials, maintaining station productivity, and delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

The successful candidate will have substantial restaurant experience in continental or classical cuisine, strong knife skills, and the ability to plan daily work with guidance from supervisors while upholding safety and cost standards.