District Winery--Event Cook
District Winery is a people and purpose driven organization. We believe our team is our biggest asset and the key to our success. We pride ourselves in providing an unforgettable guest experience where expertly crafted wines, outstanding food, and unprecedented hospitality come together. The District Winery team is fueled by an unrelenting passion for food and wine, a commitment to quality, integrity and excellence, and a desire to constantly learn, grow and thrive.
District Winery is searching for team members who are committed to the art of hospitality and want to share in our love for food, wine, and events by creating memorable experiences for our guests. We value kindness, curiosity, positivity, creativity, and an excellent work ethic. If you share our passion for people, good food, and great wine, then we want you to join our team!
Position Summary
Event Cooks will work cleanly, quickly, efficiently and in an organized fashion, be open to feedback and eager to learn, a sense of urgency, desire to learn and improve their craft, good knife skills, good communication skills, ability to be clear and concise, ability to work well in a small team dynamic and have an unwavering commitment to quality. Qualified candidates should preferably have 2+ years of experience in a restaurant/banquet setting but a good attitude over skill set.
Responsibilities
- Prepare menu items according to recipe, maintains consistent quality in production, portion, and presentation standards; set-up station for all services.
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
- Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
- Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Meets with Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
- Sets up work-station with required mis-en-place, tools, equipment and supplies.
- Inspects the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies.
- Prepares all menu items following recipes and yield guide.
- Maintains proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and restaurant SOP’s.
- Maintains and strictly abides by sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements.
- Minimizes waste.
- Is pro-active and identifies potential problems before they arise.
- “Owns” problems when they arise and takes responsibility by finding solutions.
- Makes appropriate decisions, which are in the best interest of the guest, the employees and the company.
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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
