Chef De Partie (Lunch/Grill)

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.

Looking to join an award-winning team and expand your culinary skills and knowledge? Come join our team of culinary experts at JUSTIN!

As we strive forward with ambitions to gain and retain more accolades, we are seeking a Chef de Partie (Line Cook) who has a wide variety of experience from high volume to fine dining. A Chef de Partie's primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in their respective section of the lunch/grill kitchen operation/menu. The person in this role must be very organized, comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, be able to give orders within their section, and reliably carry out orders handed down by the Sous Chef and Head Chef. This is a great opportunity to work with local farmers and our on-site Chef's Garden, cooking with only the freshest ingredients to operate a hyper-seasonal menu.

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'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 Cuisine to maintain standards and create new dishes

• Will focus on grilling, sautéing foods and dishes for lunch. Ability to consistently cook proteins at proper temperatures in a timely fashion is a must.

• Ability to read and reiterate tickets

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

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

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years fine dining culinary experience

• Serv-Safe Certified

• Culinary Degree preferred but not required

• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure

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

• Exceptional attention to detail, and passion about food and wine

• Must thrive in a fast-paced working environment

• Have a calm and approachable demeanor

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $27.00 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

FIJI Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. Known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and unique mineral profile, FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth's Finest Water, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

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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