Cedric's Tavern Line Cook - Full Time

About the role

The Line Cook position at Biltmore is responsible for preparing food products that align with the restaurant's high standards across various services including dining, banquet, and a la carte.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products for all dining, banquet, and a la carte services.
• Work on the a la carte line, handle hot food and pantry preparation, and manage banquet and buffet production.
• Ensure guest satisfaction, maintain cleanliness, organize, ensure product quality, consistency, and timely service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary training and/or certifications preferred.
• At least one year of related culinary experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Two years of prior experience in a fine dining/upscale dining environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing world-class guest service and stellar dining experiences.
• Knowledge of food sanitation procedures. ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team dynamic environment with time sensitivities and production deadlines.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Read and execute recipes.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Take initiative and be proactive where appropriate.
• Exercise good judgment and creatively problem solve as necessary.
• Be professional in both appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Be a team player; top candidates will have proven teamwork abilities while operating in a fast-paced kitchen environment; the ability to work cohesively with a team, accept feedback, and prioritize duties are a measure of success in this position.

Benefits

• Access to Biltmore's on-site health clinic, wellness programs, and health fairs.
• Year-round access to the estate gardens and grounds and 40% off estate retail & dining.
• Employer-subsidized health, life, dental, vision, and short term/long-term disability insurance (for Full-Time positions).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and SEL (for Full-Time positions).
• Monthly housing or childcare assistance and home purchase assistance (dependent upon eligibility).
• And much more!

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit, stand, twist, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis for periods of up to 10 hours a day.
• Able to work effectively in a kitchen environment with occasional extremes in temperature (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.