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Culinary Extern

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$19.91/hr

Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known ...

Colonial Williamsburg

Arborist Trainee

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$16.78 - $25.14/hr

Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known ...

Colonial Williamsburg

Catering Sales Manager

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$47K - $61K/yr

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to ...

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Working at Colonial Williamsburg offers opportunities in historical interpretation, customer service, and maintenance roles. Employees often work in a historic environment with seasonal schedules and may need to wear period costumes or use specific tools related to their duties.

What is the difference between Colonial Williamsburg vs Museum Educator?

AspectColonial WilliamsburgMuseum Educator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer history or education degreesDegree in education, history, or related field; teaching certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHistorical site with interactive exhibits, reenactments, and visitor engagementMuseum setting, conducting tours, educational programs, and workshops
Employer & Industry UsageHistorical interpretation, tourism, educationMuseums, cultural institutions, education sector

While both roles involve education and visitor engagement, Colonial Williamsburg focuses on historical reenactments and site interpretation, whereas Museum Educators primarily deliver educational programs within museum settings. Both require strong communication skills and a passion for history or education, but their work environments and specific duties differ.

Infographic showing various Colonial Williamsburg job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Cook 3 - Williamsburg Lodge

Colonial Williamsburg Company

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

$20.96/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

Upon being hired for this position, you will enter a Probationary status, working up to 40 hours per week.
Upon completion of the probationary period, you could become benefit eligible.

Prepares soups, sauces, vegetables, and starches. Prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner meal periods. Prepares seafood, poultry entrees; cook meats; broils steaks and seafood to quality standards. Assembles entrees. Works in restaurant and/or banquet operations. Assists in outside catering. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

  • Prepares soups, sauces, vegetables, and starches.
  • Prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner meal periods.
  • Prepares seafood, poultry entrees; cooks' meats; broils steaks and seafood to quality
    standards.
  • Assembles entrees.
  • Works in restaurant and/or banquet operations.
  • Assists in outside catering.  
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Associate Culinary Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts from technical school.
  • At least 4 years restaurant cooking experience including some broiler work
    (formal culinary training will substitute for 2 years' work experience on an equal time basis). 

Requirements:

  • Willing to work nights, holidays, weekends ranging from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.  
  • Ability to (1) interact with co-workers in a professional manner; (2) read food orders and production charts; (3) maintain standards listed below.
  • Physical requirements include but are not limited to: (1) transporting weights up to 50 pounds; (2) standing for long periods of time; (3) extensive use of stairs.

Expectations: 

  • Maintain an upbeat attitude and a positive, enthusiastic mindset.
  • Greet guests, employees, managers, and supervisors with a warm smile and friendly demeanor.
  • Always treat everyone with respect and work cooperatively with colleagues and management.
  • Ensure timely arrival at work according to your scheduled hours.
  • Adhere to established uniform and appearance policies.
  • Perform assigned tasks accurately and on time.

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