Company and Position Summary:
Redwood Empire Distillery located in Vallejo on Mare Island is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cook to join our team. The distillery features an event and restaurant space in an ultra-hip atmosphere under the name of Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar and Tasting Room.
This full-time position is capable of assisting with setting up and closing down the kitchen, prepping food for service, and working the line during operating hours. The Cook will also act as utility person at times in order to keep up with washing dishes and keeping the line stocked with necessary supplies and back-up food items. The event and restaurant team work Wednesday through Sunday. The position offers full benefits, that include medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, paid vacation time, 401(k) plus match, various company perks that feature tuition assistance, product discounts, plus product giveaways as well as gratuities for events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proficient in all skills that relate to kitchen and cooking operations.
- Participates in food production and collaborates with chef.
- Helps maintain food quality and standards of the chef.
- Helps to communicate food and supply needs.
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Adheres to safety procedures for the assigned work area.
- Participates in kitchen setup, shutdown, operating, troubleshooting issues, and making adjustments when necessary.
- Maintains a clean and organized kitchen and pantry.
- Participates in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assists with, and ensures, general housekeeping and cleaning of workstations, including washing dishes and pots/pans.
- Ability to work weekends and overtime when the business demands.
- Helps to identify problems before they occur and helps remedy them.
- Has knowledge of Employee Handbook policies, especially regarding California meal and break policies.
- Collaborates and communicates with Kitchen Manager on all BOH needs.
Qualifications:
- Passion for food and hospitality.
- Team player with positive attitude.
- Demonstrates proficiency in line cooking and food preparation activities.
- Demonstrates proficiency in organizational skills.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Versatile, flexible, and enthusiastic to work within constantly changing environment.
- Ability to multitask and juggle priorities.
- Maintain composure under pressure.
- Current food handlers card preferred.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to read a and write English.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- Walk, kneel, bend and stand, primarily on concrete flooring.
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
- Full-time, Wednesday – Sunday.
- The restaurant is operated in our food truck, which is located on-site at the distillery. Once a week, prep-work is performed off-site at a commercial kitchen near the Napa airport.
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization.
