Dishwasher/Prep Cook

We are looking for a part-time Dishwasher/Prep Cook to join our kitchen staff at our tasting room in the heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. This dual-role position is essential to maintaining the cleanliness, efficiency, and quality of our kitchen operations.

Responsibilities will include but not are limited to:

Dishwashing Duties:

- Collecting used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas

- Loading and unloading dishwashing machines

- Washing specific items by hand as needed

- Storing clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately

- Ensuring there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, and utensils, especially during peak hours

- Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen

- Monitoring inventory levels of cleaning supplies

- Checking washing machines’ operation and promptly reporting any technical/performance issues
Prep Cook Duties:

- Preparing ingredients for dishes, including washing, chopping, and measuring

- Assisting chefs with basic cooking tasks such as grilling, sautéing, and assembling dishes

- Ensuring food preparation areas are clean and organized

- Properly labeling and storing ingredients and prepared items

- Monitoring inventory levels and notifying the Chef or General Manager when supplies are low

- Following food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times

- Supporting the kitchen team during busy service hours

Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age

- Work experience as a Dishwasher or Prep Cook preferred

- Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines and basic kitchen equipment

- Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed

- Ability to work weekends, holidays, some evenings, and adapt to a flexible schedule

- Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time

- Part-Time Employment
About Pali Wine Company

Pali Wine Co. brings the winery experience to your neighborhood. Through our three Outposts in Southern California, we create a connection between our customers, our Santa Barbara County-based winery and the vineyards that we source our grapes from. Pali’s wines are highly regarded by critics, and we have a reputation for producing wines with a strong sense of place and identity. Even still, Pali’s wines are approachable to new wine-drinkers and our staff embraces every opportunity to educate our customers.

We produce a variety of wines by employing a spectrum of winemaking techniques, old and new. We obsess over our customers’ experiences, and we welcome new members to the Pali team who share our obsession and want to add to our customer’s experience. We are performance driven, which makes Pali Wine Co. an inspiring place to grow personally and professionally.

Salary Description
$20 per hour