Seasoned Cook 3 - Banquets & Fine Dining Prep

Colonial Williamsburg Company / CWC; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a skilled cook. The role prepares soups, sauces, vegetables, and starches for daily service, including seafood, poultry entrees, and broiled items. You will work in restaurant and banquet operations and may assist with outside catering.

Probationary status is up to 40 hours per week, with potential eligibility for benefits after completion. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as part of standard operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in culinary arts required.
• At least 4 years restaurant cooking experience including broiler work (formal culinary training substitutes 2 years).
• Willing to work nights, holidays, weekends 5 a.m.–11 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Prepares soups, sauces, vegetables, and starches.
• Prepares seafood, poultry entrees; cooks meats; broils steaks to quality standards.
• Works in restaurant and/or banquet operations; assists in outside catering.

Skills

Communication

Reading orders

Physical stamina

Education

Associate Culinary Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a skilled cook. The role prepares soups, sauces, vegetables, and starches for daily service, including seafood, poultry entrees, and broiled items. You will work in restaurant and banquet operations and may assist with outside catering.

Probationary status is up to 40 hours per week, with potential eligibility for benefits after completion. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as part of standard operations.