Line Cook - Cassique

On Kiawah Island, located just 21 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, day breaks across a pristine 10-mile beach, expansive marsh savannahs, ribboning rivers, and some of the most-acclaimed amenities available on the Eastern Seaboard. The Kiawah Island Club delivers a diverse collection of private amenities in distinctive venues. Amid uncommon scenic beauty, Members can savor the Island’s best offerings and create lifelong memories with family and friends.

When you come to Kiawah, you’ll know if it’s right for you the moment you set foot on the Island. It produces a feeling you can’t quite describe but you never want to let go.

We are seeking a talented Line Cook for Voysey's at Cassique. Voysey's is a private restaurant and pub with an exclusive menu designed and refined by James Beard Award-winner Tom Colicchio of Manhattan's famed Gramercy Tavern and Craft restaurants. Located in the Cassique Clubhouse that is reminiscent of a 19th-century English Manor, the restaurant offers commanding views of the golf course and the surrounding tidelands of the Kiawah River. Executive Chef Doug Blair leads a talented team, doing everything in-house from butchering to curing meats, to regularly meeting with local farmers in order to maintain the highest possible quality in every product he uses. Under Blair's guidance, Voysey's has become a premiere dining destination in the Lowcountry and has been recognized as one of the top private club restaurants in the world. 

Line Cooks will prepare food according to recipe specifications and the Executive Chef's guidelines in a timely and efficient manner. Qualified Line Cooks will have proficient knowledge of hot food preparation, stocks, sauces, vegetable cookery, and meat temperatures. Previous experience in a high-volume scratch kitchen is essential. Applicants must have experience in sauté, grill, broil, steam, fry and salad stations. Knife skills and cooking terms knowledge are essential. Knowledge of, and adherence to sanitation rules is required. This is a great opportunity for passionate, dedicated, confident team players who want to learn and work in a fun, professional environment. This is a full time position for either the AM or PM shift.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing and providing premier food items while providing quality service to our members and guests
• Prepares, cooks and portions meals while ensuring proper presentation of the plating of each menu item to be served
• Assists the Sous Chef in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance
• Prepares, cooks and portions meals while ensuring proper presentation of the plating of each menu item to be served
• Assists in the development and creation of menus to maintain or exceed established criteria, paying special attention to seasonal availability
• Assists with other duties as assigned by Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of line cook experience

- Ability to promote and participate in a team environment

- Ability to understand written and oral directions and to communicate professionally with others

Benefits

*Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/ Dependent care spending account, wellness program and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year. In person applications are welcome between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 245 Gardeners Circle Kiawah Island, SC 29455.

KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses EVerify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.