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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