Job Details

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.

Position Summary

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:

• Wednesday -Sunday
• 11:00am- 7:pm or 12:00pm -8:00pm

• 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.
• Prepare prep sheets daily, monitor and establish par levels based on on upcoming reservations.
• Organize refrigerators and all kitchen storage areas.
• Keep station clean and sanitized at all times during and at the end of the shift.
• Wipe down, sweep, and mop kitchen at the end of the shift including behind and under the equipment, tables and reach in doors.
• Ensure a temperature log of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers is maintained.
• Plan for busy rushes and ensure adequate inventory of ingredients are ready and organized to support kitchen efficiencies.
• Communicate issues that arise to the Management Team for quick resolution.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Prepare items like meat and cheese boards, flatbreads, panini, fondue on changing menu.
• Arrange and garnish dishes as directed.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Ensuring kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Demonstrate professional etiquette as set by the Hawks View Winery values and standards.
• Support Tasting Room staff in meeting guest requests/demands quickly.
• Understand and adhere to current environmental and safety practices set by the winery.
• Perform additional duties required by management team.

• Food Handler's Permit (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with hot and cold food preparation
• Ability to perform under pressure during peak service periods
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation standards
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude