On-Call Cook at Black Stallion 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.
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $18.46 to $28.86. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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