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 Prep 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.
Responsibilities of the Prep Cook:
- 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.
- 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.
The Prep Cook Position Offers:
- Competitive pay with a tip pool
- Generous team member discounts on dining, wine and merchandise.
- Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
- 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.