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.
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. Daily duties typically include knife work, working breakfast, assisting with a three course dinner, maintaining strict sanitation standards, and various types of prep work.
This is a live in position. Compensation is competitive and includes a furnished private room in shared housing about 3 miles from the inn in a large old farm house, a shared bathroom with one other person, Wifi, utilities, mainland parking, transportation to and from employee housing as well as 3 round trips on and off the island daily, and three meals a day plus basic groceries. This also includes 2 weeks paid vacation after one year of employment, as well as medical and dental after 90 days. This is a wonderful opportunity to save money!
Requirements
- Candidates must have 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
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
