Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Entry level$2.6B raised
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$18/hr
Mid level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$14/hr–$16/hr
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$23/hr
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Entry level
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Keswick Hall
Banquet House Person
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$8/hr
Entry level
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Part-time
Posted 72d ago
Apply by Jul 1
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Line Cook is responsible for executing food preparation and cooking while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. They must collaborate with the culinary team to refine menu offerings and ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are strictly followed.
Requirements
Candidates should have culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a strong understanding of cooking techniques and food handling. The role requires the physical ability to stand for long hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
Full job description
Overview
Join the culinary team at The Ridley, Charlottesville's destination for high-quality American fare, local beer, and craft cocktails. Located within The Draftsman Boutique Hotel near The University of Virginia, The Ridley is not just a restaurant but a tribute to Dr. Walter Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from UVA and receive a graduate degree from any major historically white public university in the South. As a Line Cook, you will be a key player in our kitchen, responsible for preparing and cooking dishes with precision and creativity. Your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering exceptional flavors will ensure that every dish served at The Ridley delights our guests and reflects the essence of our modern Southern cuisine.
Responsibilities
Execute food preparation and cooking, following recipes and adhering to quality standards.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and refine menu offerings.
Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
Work in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and deliver dishes in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.
Physical Requirements:
Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays.
Stand for long hours, often in wet conditions.
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (Dishes, garbage bags).
Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
Operate kitchen equipment safely.
Who We Are:
The Ridley is a Charlottesville-based restaurant located within The Draftsman Boutique Hotel near The University of Virginia. As part of Thompson Hospitality, the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company, we take pride in being one of Charlottesville's Black-owned restaurants, paying homage to Dr. Walter Ridley, a trailblazer in education. Our menu is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering a modern Southern dining experience that celebrates diversity and brings people together through food. As part of our culinary team, you'll be joining a community of dedicated professionals committed to delivering outstanding hospitality and creating lasting memories for our guests.
Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Related keywords
Line CookCulinaryFood SafetySanitationKitchen OperationsMenu DevelopmentHospitalityAmerican FareSouthern CuisineFood HandlingRestaurant
Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country. It’s a trusted position which has given us a sensibility we also bring to our restaurant group and retail operations.
We’re a family-run organization, built on values that carry over to more than twenty years of client, customer, and community relationships. Every one of us has the same goal: to provide the ultimate client experience. We ask, “How else can we help?” Then we make magic happen.
"It isn’t simply what you do in your life that matters,
it’s who you are."
This was the creed of Thompson patriarch and teacher, Fred Thompson, Sr. And this is how his children, Warren, Fred Jr., and Benita, have chosen to lead this company since its founding in 1992.
What we do every day is in service of our many clients, customers, and communities across the country. We look at every person and project as the most important one of the day. And we are always adding services, products, and systems that make your life easier.Recognized as “Company of the Year” in 2010 by Black Enterprise Magazine, we’re a company whose performance is guided by six simple standards
Serve the Highest Quality Food Provide World-Class Service
Maintain Flexibility to Better Serve Our Clients
Be Accountable For Our Actions
Celebrate Diversity
Give Back to Our Communities
Our mission is to provide a positive experience to every relationship in which we are involved: one Guest, one Client, one Team Member at a time.
Offices: 1741 Business Center Drive, Suite 200, Reston, Virginia 20190, US
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