Line Cook

Willamette Valley Vineyards, awarded the #1 Tasting Room in the and #1 Wine Club in the nation, and one of the leading producers of award-winning Oregon Pinot, is looking for a Line Cook to join our team at our Tasting Room in Happy Valley (neighboring city Portland), Oregon. This position is a great opportunity and path toward a robust culinary career with mentorship from our Wine and Culinary Director, working in a high-end kitchen preparing Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes for our valued guests to pair with world-class wines.

Apply today to be a part of our remarkable team that brings the Oregon wine country experience and incredible culinary programs to local neighborhoods for wine enthusiasts to enjoy with their friends and families.

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. We are looking for candidates who are available Wednesday - Sunday for this position.

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

The Line Cook Position Offers:

• Competitive pay with a tip pool
• Health, vision, and dental insurance offered for our full-time employees.
• Generous team member discounts on dining, wine and merchandise.
• Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company.

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/Affirmative Action Employer

Our Line Cooks must have:

• A valid/current Food Handler’s Card,  or be willing to get one prior to opening.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

 Line Cooks Must Have the Ability to:

• Lift 40lbs.
• Stand for the majority of the workday
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.