Line Cook-District Winery
District Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues and our guests. We believe in seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality. We believe in the beauty of expertly crafted wines and how they pair with delicious food.
We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.
Position Summary
A Line Cook is responsible for preparing food to the exact chef’s specifications, setting up stations for menu items and assisting the executive and sous chefs with their daily tasks. Line cooks work in close collaboration with kitchen staff and must adhere to established health and safety standards. Line cooks also help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
Responsibilities
Familiarity with Grill Station, Sauté Station, Garde Manger, Salad Station
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, chopping, and storing food
Weigh, measure, mix and prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
Set-up stations with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station
Operate kitchen equipment and use kitchen tools
Understand portions sizes, cooking methods, ingredients, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portions sizes and recipe specifications
Stock and put away inventory
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
Comply with food handling and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Assist with shift changeover to ensure orders are filled before leaving
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area
Follow the opening and closing checklists for kitchen stations
Assist with kitchen inventory and food storage
Attend all scheduled employee meetings
Attend professional training sessions as required
Other duties as assigned
District Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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