Cook (Seasonal) - Black Stallion Estate Winery

Position Purpose

Under close supervision, the Cook maintains a well-organized station for preparing and presenting products of the highest quality. While working in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion, this position must work closely with the kitchen staff to create a tight-knit and unified team of professionals.

Functional Responsibility

Essential Duties

• Prepares food according to recipe and restaurant specifications in a timely and efficient manner


• Follows Chef’s direction to manage all aspects of assigned station


• Checks station from prep lists and verbal communication to set priorities for shift


• Sets up station according to menu needs and ensure readiness for service time


• Prepares food products for shift while using proper rotation, first in first out and checks for quality while preventing food waste


• Performs correct cooking techniques


• Brings any problems or shortages to the chef’s attention; each shift is responsible for checking and maintaining a high level of quality of products and equipment on their station


• Maintains an organized and clean work area at all times; observes good sanitation practices and safety procedures; wears gloves when possible


• Unpacks and stocks kitchen deliveries


• Checks out with chef daily before leaving shift 

*Other duties may be assigned

 

Non-Essential Duties

*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED equivalent, or equivalent experience


• Prior kitchen experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses

• ServSafe® Certification required


• TIPS Certification or Certified within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of use, operations, and care for all kitchen equipment


• Knowledge of knife skills and cooking terms


• Good knowledge of hot and cold food preparations, seasoning, vinaigrettes, soups, sauces, stocks, vegetable preparations, basic butchery, and meat and fish cookery


• Knowledge of sanitation rules

Working Conditions

• General kitchen environment with no travel


• Must wear closed toed shoes


• Indoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations


• Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)


• Work in close quarters or confined spaces


• Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment 


• Exposure to flames and oil splatter
  
   

Work Standards

• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships


• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner


• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training


• Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.