CHEF ASSISTANT

Company Description

Greyfield Inn is a small, intimate inn located on Cumberland Island, GA – a beautiful, pristine, and undeveloped island accessible only by boat or small airplane. Our location provides a wonderful opportunity to live and work in a truly unique setting.

About the Role

Our culinary program at Greyfield Inn is rooted in Southern tradition while being intangibly linked to coastal heritage. Guests are treated to three meals daily, including breakfast, a picnic lunch, and a three-course dinner. Our menus are influenced by the seasons and what is available in our on-site garden. During peak season, our organic culinary garden produces the majority of our products and we choose to source humanely raised proteins. We strive to create a memorable culinary experience, respectful of the island’s culinary traditions and embedded in modern techniques.

The Chef Assistant supports the head chef and sous chef, by prepping ingredients, cooking dishes, and ensuring the kitchen runs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Knife work
• Working breakfast
• Assisting with a three course dinner
• Maintaining strict sanitation standards
• Various types of prep work

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a line/prep cook
• Working knowledge of seasonal ingredients
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong knife skills
• Positive attitude!
• 1 year minimum commitment

Compensation

Salaried, $35,568 – $50,000.

Benefits

• Furnished private room in shared housing about 3 miles from the inn in a large old farm house (shared bathroom with one other person)
• Wifi and utilities
• Mainland parking
• Transportation to and from employee housing as well as 3 round trips on and off the island daily
• Three meals a day plus basic groceries
• 2 weeks paid vacation after one year of employment
• Medical and dental after 90 days