Line Cook - Willamette Valley Vineyards
Portland, OR
About the Job
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Immediate Line Cook Position
Are you passionate about cooking, food, and wine? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment?
Willamette Valley Vineyards is seeking a talented and experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen operations in Portland Metro-Vancouver. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of fine-dining plates at one of our beautiful locations. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where you can showcase your culinary skills and grow in the food and beverage industry!
What We Ask of our Line Cooks:
- Come to work with a great attitude and provide the best food and wine tasting experience for our guests.
The Line Cook Position Offers:
- Competitive pay with a tip pool
- Generous team member discounts on dining, wine, and merchandise
- Competitive health and vacation benefits for full-time employees
- Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company
Primary Job Responsibilities of our Line Cooks
- 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.
- Supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
Our Line Cooks must have:
- A valid/current Food Handler’s Card or willingness to obtain one
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly developed organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to:
- Lift 40lbs
- Stand for the majority of the workday
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Apply now to be a part of our team that sets the standard for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and be a part of the Oregon Wine Story!
Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region's leading wineries, earning the title “One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and voted "Best Tasting Room" from USA Today Readers' Choice Awards- 2024.
