Line Cook (Full Time) - Vancouver, WA.

 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 extensive kitchen operation. 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! 

Benefits

• Pay Range: Min. $20.00/hr to Max. $22.00/hr
• Competitive pay based on experience 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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Stand for the majority of the workday/shift

Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  

• A valid/current Food Handler’s Card or willingness to obtain one
• Internal and external communication skills
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays