Chef De Partie (Garde Mange/Lunch Cook)

Company Description

At JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, we offer guests the ultimate California food and wine experience. The Restaurant at JUSTIN is the only winery restaurant to have received both a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star and most recently, a Five-Star rating from Forbes 2023 Travel Guide. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.

A Chef de Partie (Garde Mange/ Lunch Cook) is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section. Because of this, a successful Garde-Mange must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized, comfortable working in a high-pressure environment and also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Sous Chef and Head Chef.

The work schedule is Thursday - Monday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM). This position is based at our JUSTIN Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Job Description

• The Chef de Partie Garde Mange's primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in their respective section of the dinner kitchen operation/menu.

• Assist with daily kitchen prep work and station set-up prior to service and maintaining the highest quality food preparation standards.

• Duties associated with this role: preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes; enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

• Works with Chef and Chef de Cusine to maintain standards and create new dishes

• Will focus on canapes, first course, plating, cheese plate for dinner

• Works with Exec and Chef de Cuisine to prepare and execute any events

• Supports the Restaurant with prep & execution of Events, Lunch

• Supports on prep and execution of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday production.

• Picks garnish as needed from the JUSTIN garden and communicates product needs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2+ Years Fine Dining Culinary Experience

• Culinary Degree Required preferred but not required

• Serv-Safe Certified

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes.

• Comfortable in Dealing with Guest and Purveyors on a daily basis

• Exceptional attention to detail, and be passionate about food and wine

• Must thrive in a fast-paced working environment

• Have a calm and approachable demeanor

• Superb time management and organizational skills

Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility

• Opportunities for development and internal mobility

• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings

• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training

• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a Restaurant-making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.We are pleased to share with you The Wonderful Company's new Corporate Social Responsibility website: www.csr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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