Line Cook - Day Shift at Winery

Davis Estates a luxury winery focused on Wine and food pairings located between St. Helena and Calistoga is seeking high energy, team oriented full-time Line Cook for our open Kitchen. Our appointment only winery offers guests a variety of experience options that include chef curated wine and food pairings, in-depth tours of our beautiful estate, and library tastings. We are a newer winery that is extremely sought after and we need additional help in order to fill the amount of requests we are receiving. If you thrive in a small team environment and are passionate about cooking, wine and food pairings, we want to talk to you!

The Line Cook reports to the Estate Chef and is responsible for aiding in the implementing and maintaining of food programs and back of house operations for our winery and events. The Line Cook must ensure that they follow the Estate Chefs direction for plating and portion control.

Schedule is Friday - Tuesday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with a few nighttime events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Work with the Estate Chef to maintain a high standard of food and service and to ensure that food business operates as per Company’s vision and standards

Oversee day to day kitchen operations for all aspects of food production

• Consistently execute and oversee production of menu.
• Follow portion control and food presentation guidelines and feedback.
• Assist with food purchasing and inventory control.
• Understand cooking methods, ingredients, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Provide culinary leadership to prep cooks and dishwashers, as needed.
• Expedite and manage back of house staff throughout winery service.
• Communicate issues to Estate Chef such as cleaning, ingredients, slicing techniques, equipment maintenance, utensil sanitizing, proper refrigeration, heating requirements, hand washing, preventing cross-contamination, spoilage, disposal, and pest control
• Supervise kitchen set up and/or clean up and close down procedures at end of shift
• Responsible for maintaining back of house compliance with Department of Health standards.
• Conduct regular food safety walkthroughs
• Must be comfortable in an open-kitchen where guests interact with the chefs.
• Work with Front of House team to ensure excellent guest experiences
• Must work weekends.

Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus 2-year Certificate of Completion from a culinary institute and 3 years of food service experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate; plus 5 years of foodservice experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
• Previous kitchen management/supervisory experience in a high-volume upscale winery, restaurant or high end resort is a plus.
• Ability to precisely follow detailed operating procedures
• Ability to follow recipes as written
• Ability to instruct other staff on methods to execute tasks
• Excellent stamina, energy and focus required
• Team attitude with ability to work well with others and dedication to team success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Anticipation of team needs and sense of urgency
• Adaptability and ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work quickly and with great accuracy
• Strong work ethic
• Highly organized and systematic in work
• Ability to stand, walk and carry for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift at least 25-50 pounds
• Proficiency in English
• Possession of ServeSafe Certification

Full time position. Pay DOE. Monthly wine allocation, 401K with match available after probationary period.

If you are interested in joining our small team, please apply and attach a cover letter letting us know why you would like to work at Davis Estates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person