Lead Line Cook in Portland, Oregon at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS

Are you passionate about cooking, food, and wine? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Willamette Valley Vineyards is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Line Cook to join our extensive kitchen operation in our Happy Valley Tasting Room. Join us, and be a part of our dynamic team, where you can showcase your culinary skills, and grow in the food and beverage industry!

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience with a tip pool
• Competitive health, dental and vacation benefits
• An inclusive work environment committed to diversity
• Career development and growth opportunities within a fast-growing company
• Generous team member discounts on dining, wine, and merchandise
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations, including maintenance of all kitchen equipment, and maintaining sufficient levels of food products and staffing.
• Actively manage and work with the line with staff during peak business hours; ensure that all plates presented are consistently prepared.
• Help manage kitchen controllables, such as food waste and food cost, weekly financials, kitchen labor, monthly inventory, and reports finding to the General Manager.
• Maintain invoice coding, purchase orders, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist in maintaining an effective kitchen operation through selection, training, motivating, and staff development.
• Assist in event planning, such as Pairing Dinners, and private events with Management.
• Directly manages location line cooks and dishwashers, including timecard approvals and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with all department managers towards profitability and help drive the vision and mission of Willamette Valley Vineyards.
• Order, stock, process, and prepare ingredients as necessary to prepare menu items.
• Prepare food items prior to and during mealtime periods.
• Maintain service areas such as kitchen, dining room, and service stations during the entire shift.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Ensure that all plates presented are consistently prepared through recipes, checklists, and pictures.
• Operate all kitchen utensils, and apply knowledge of safe kitchen operations.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental, and safety regulatory considerations.
• Assist with month end inventories, and attend meetings as required by Management.
• Supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management

Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties at the discretion and as assigned by their supervisor and/or company leadership.

• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Stand for the majority of the workday/shift
• A valid/current Food Handler’s Card or willingness to obtain one before start date.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays