Vintners Resort is a full-service hospitality experience surrounded by 92 acres of vineyards, complete with a 78-room hotel with vineyard view rooms, a full-service event center, multiple wedding venues, the award-winning John Ash & Co. Restaurant, River Vine Restaurant, John Ash & Co. Catering, The Front Room Bar & Lounge and the state-of-the-art Vi La Vita Spa. Learn more about us at www.vintnersresort.com where we Celebrate Everything!

We are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Line Cooks and Prep Cooks who are passionate and take pride in the food they serve. You must be able to demonstrate quality presentation, friendly and cooperative attitude, and work well in a team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will prepare food to be served in a fine dining venue. Responsible for preparing assigned food items by following recipes and the portion control guidelines set by the restaurant. Responsible for setting up station and restocking items. Responsible to organize, sanitize, and clean the kitchen, storage areas and coolers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using recipes for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Completes required tasks within assigned time frames.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• If a meal is returned for any reason, correct the problem and report the return to the manager.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good knowledge of hot food preparation, stocks, sauces, vegetable cookery and meat temperatures.
• Experience in sauté, grill, broil, steam, fry, and salad stations.
• Must know and follow sanitary food handling procedures.
• Knife skills and cooking terms knowledge is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to work within a team and take responsibility for their actions.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to safely and properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• 3 years experience in a high end kitchen preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of times.
• Must be able to periodically work in a warm to hot environment.

COVID-19 considerations: We continue to prioritize the safety of our employees by managing and maintaining COVID Sanitization and Safety protocols. We have implemented a COVID Vaccine requirement for all new and existing staff.

Full-time and part-time positions available. FT employees receive a complete benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick leave and excellent company discounts. EOE.