Events - Catering Line Cook

Description

Are you looking for a unique culinary opportunity? Testarossa Winery cooks seasonal farm-to-table California cuisine with world influences at a fine dining level, utilizing the highest quality ingredients available for our guests. The culinary team caters corporate and social events at our historic Novitiate Winery. Recognized for our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we have over 1,900+ wine scores earning an Outstanding score of 90+ points! Join our talented team to be a part of making and providing the finest wines and winery experiences possible for our guests! 

Benefits we offer! 

• Benefit from 40 hours of sick leave per year
• Participate in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Unwind with a complimentary glass of wine post-shift.
• Receive a 50% discount on wines and additional winery perks.
• Enjoy a discounted gym membership
• Refer new employees and benefit from our Employee Referral Program.
• Work in a beautiful, historic environment alongside passionate and fun colleagues.

What the Events Line Cook does! 

As an Events Line Cook, you’ll execute seasonal menu items designed around world class Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays for winery events. Working at the Los Gatos Winery in one of our historic cellars, and at the offsite San Jose kitchen on occasion, the day to day may include: 

• Preparing menu items at our off-site kitchen and assisting with other culinary tasks
• Executing menu items at the Los Gatos winery including plating of salad, entrees, appetizers and desserts and buffet items based on the design of the Chef de Cuisine
• Setting up, breaking down and cleaning, including food transport from catering van
• Organizing, rotating, and assessing inventory levels of food storage areas 
• Working efficiently in a face-paced environment

Requirements

As an Events Line Cook, you will bring:

• 1+ year of kitchen experience or equivalent culinary education
• Catering or fine dining experience preferred
• Reliable transportation to Los Gatos (public transport not available) and San Jose
• Safe knife skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team, be proactive, have a sense of urgency, a positive attitude and effective communication
• ServSafe and/or California Food Handlers Certification (offered upon hire)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be available a minimum of 3 days per week, including holidays and weekends 
• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach frequently for the duration of the shift 
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
• Handles sharp and hot tools regularly
• Frequently utilizes cleaning chemicals
• Drive to/from the offsite kitchen in San Jose to the Winery in Los Gatos, as needed 

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