Line Cook bei Keswick Hall

Overview

History andspectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and theUniversity of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast'smost beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweriesand cideries. 

This is thesetting for Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestledon 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to theprestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a newluxury spa and sports and aquatics center.

Opportunity for experiencedline cooks!

Wage based on experience andlevel I, II, or III

$18.00 - $25.00 hr.

Cook II position primaryresponsibility for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hotand cold foods for the restaurant according to Chefs specifications and forcatered events as required.

Cook III is primarilyresponsible for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot andcold foods for the restaurant according to Chefs specifications and for cateredevents as required. Perform all basic, intermediated, and advanced cookingskills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling, sautéand grilling.

Keswick offers an opportunityto grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfillingworkplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, andembraces the ideas and diversity of others.

In addition, we offer arobust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability;a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

Responsibilities

Duties include but are notlimited to: 

• Follow recipes and standards for product preparation
• Always maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Prepare ingredients using food safety standards
• Cook food to order and at the temperature requested
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness
• Plate food to the standard of chef’s specification
• Complete prep lists and opening/closing checklists for each shift
• Set-up workstations with mise en place to chef’s specification
• Properly store all mise en place at shift end
• Demonstrate knife skills, cooking skills and safe operation of all kitchen equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of experience.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 
• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques
•  Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
• Pleasant nature and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Work in a hot and steamy environment.
• Must be able to withstand temperature up to 105 degrees.

At this time, Keswick will notsponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.