About Our Company
We are a guest-focused winery located in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, offering welcoming tasting rooms and a food program designed to elevate the guest experience. Our kitchen team works collaboratively to deliver fresh, high-quality dishes in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
The Winery Cook is responsible for executing menu items during service with speed, consistency, and attention to presentation. This role is hands-on, guest-impacting, and ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining high food quality and cleanliness standards.
Compensation: $24.00- $25.00 hourly
Schedule:
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Wednesday -Sunday
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11:00am- 7:pm or 12:00pm -8:00pm
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Take notes following the daily prep list and maintaining prep levels; keeping waste to a minimum and notify management team of any missing items/ ingredients needed for next shift.
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Prepare prep sheets daily, monitor and establish par levels based on on upcoming reservations.
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Organize refrigerators and all kitchen storage areas.
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Keep station clean and sanitized at all times during and at the end of the shift.
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Wipe down, sweep, and mop kitchen at the end of the shift including behind and under the equipment, tables and reach in doors.
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Ensure a temperature log of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers is maintained.
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Plan for busy rushes and ensure adequate inventory of ingredients are ready and organized to support kitchen efficiencies.
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Communicate issues that arise to the Management Team for quick resolution.
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Check food and ingredients for freshness.
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Prepare items like meat and cheese boards, flatbreads, panini, fondue on changing menu.
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Arrange and garnish dishes as directed.
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Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
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Ensuring kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
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Demonstrate professional etiquette as set by the Hawks View Winery values and standards.
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Support Tasting Room staff in meeting guest requests/demands quickly.
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Understand and adhere to current environmental and safety practices set by the winery.
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Perform additional duties required by management team.
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Food Handler’s Permit (or willingness to obtain)
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Experience with hot and cold food preparation
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Ability to perform under pressure during peak service periods
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Knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation standards
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Strong multitasking and time-management skills
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Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
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Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
