Line Cook (Full Time)

Willamette Valley Vineyards, one of the leading producers of award-winning Oregon Pinot, is looking for a Line Cook in our kitchen operation. This position is a great way to continue a career in a high-end kitchen, preparing Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes for our valued guests to pair with world-class wines.

Apply Now to be a part of our team that sets the standard for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and learn about our place in the Oregon Wine Story!

What We Ask of our Line Cooks: Come to work each shift with a great attitude and be ready to serve Willamette Valley Vineyards’ guests Oregon’s best food and wine tasting experience.

The Line Cook Position Offers:

- Competitive pay with a tip pool

- Health, vision, and dental insurance in a full benefits package is offered for our full-time employees.

- Generous team member discounts on dining, wine and merchandise.

- Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
Responsibilities of the Line Cook:

- Order, stock, process, and prepare ingredients as necessary to prepare menu items.

- Prepare food items prior to and during mealtime periods.

- Prepare/butcher a wide variety of meats, cheese, produce, and other food products on a daily basis.

- Maintain service areas such as kitchen, dining room, and service stations during the entire shift.

- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to ensure smooth service.

- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

- Ensure that all plates presented are consistently prepared through recipes, checklists, and pictures.

- Apply knowledge of safe kitchen operations.

- Operate all kitchen utensils to include, but not limited to, fryer, pots, pans, stove, oven, grill, dishwasher, broiler, griddle, slicer, mixers, blenders, graters, can openers, and knives.

- Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental, and safety regulatory considerations.

- Assist with month end inventories, and attend meetings as required by Management.

- Other tasks as assigned by the General Manager or Sous.

- Supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties at the discretion and as assigned by their supervisor and/or company leadership.

Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements

- Must have a valid Oregon Food Handler's card or willing to obtain before start date.

- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

- One to two years of related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Able to stand for the majority of the workday.

- Able to work in extreme heat, wet, cold, and humid conditions.

- Available to work evening, weekends, and holidays.

- Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, and build dynamics and synergy across departments.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good communication skills.