Line Cook

Are you a culinary superstar looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for food and wine? Then we've got the perfect job for you as a winery line cook!

As a winery line cook, you'll be responsible for preparing delicious and inventive dishes that perfectly complement our award-winning wines. You'll work in a fast-paced and dynamic kitchen, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

But that's not all! As a winery line cook, you'll also get to:

• Taste some of the best wines in the state and learn about food and wine pairing
• Be part of a dynamic and creative team that values innovation and excellence
• Great benefits such as healthcare, dental, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick
• Employee discounts and industry discounts (discounts at other wineries)
• Limited menu
• Off earlier than most kitchens (we close at 7pm most nights!)
• Free parking

Duties and Responsibilities: (include the following, but not limited to)

• Preparing ingredients for the day's service, including chopping vegetables, portioning meats, and preparing sauces
• Cooking dishes to order, including small plates, charcuterie boards, and cheese platters
• Assist in weekly food orders.
• Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Ability to operate the kitchen and run the line.
• Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of kitchen/catering operations.
• Keeps kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized. · Work at events as needed (both onsite and offsite).
• Work with the Tasting Room team for service and training.
• Sets excellent customer service and work standards.
• Assist in weekly/monthly inventory
• Actively interacts and engages with the front-of-house team.
• Actively interacts and engages with customers (when time allows).
• Communicates daily with Management.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the management team
• Opportunity for advancement

Expectations:

• Ability to expedite orders quickly and accurately.
• Available to work a varied schedule including weekends and early evenings.
• Able to follow instructions and directions accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure that all food handling and safety guidelines are being followed.
• Physically able to stand and move around for long periods of time
• Professionalism in appearance, demeanor, with good team skills and communication.
• Familiar with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Internal compass for integrity, personal responsibility, honesty, and the ability to make good choices.
• Result-oriented; people with a high EQ, good common sense.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience as a prep cook in a fast-paced work environment.
• 1 year of Kitchen and/or Tasting Room experience preferred.
• Valid WA Food handler & MAST Permits (Required)
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Compensation:

• Full-time hourly.
• Hourly wage would start at $18.00 per hour plus tips (anywhere from $6-$12 extra per hour from tip pool).

To be considered, please include a cover letter.