Schedule
Days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayShifts: Day, Night
Weekend and evening availability required.
Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Event 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
Responsibilities include but not limited too:
- Prepare and batch sauces, spreads, hors d’oeuvres, and other event-driven items for weddings, banquets, and tastings.
- Wash, peel, cut, portion, and store produce, meats, cheeses, and garnishes for both daily service and large-scale events.
- Collaborate with event chefs to align prep with banquet timelines and ensure consistent presentation across menus.
- Support event service by replenishing stations, assisting chefs during service, and plating for tastings and banquets.
- Ensure prep areas are clean, organized, and fully stocked while maintaining food safety standards.
- Label, date, and store all items properly.
- Weigh, measure, mix, and portion food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
- Comply with sanitation and food handling regulations.
- Operate kitchen equipment and follow portion sizes, cooking methods, and safety policies.
- Follow opening and closing checklists for prep stations.
- Stock and put away inventory.
- Assist with inventory, storage, and kitchen organization.
- Prepare daily family meal.
- Attend scheduled employee meetings and required training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule & Pay
- Full time/Part Time
- $22.00 - $24.00/hr
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.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Time Management
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Customer Service Orientation
Ability to Work Under Pressure
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District Winery is a boutique winery set in the heart of The Yards, a bustling community in DC’s Navy Yard along the Anacostia River. Winemaker Phil Arras produces our premium small batch wines, combining the quality of tradition with the freedom of innovation. Visit us to tour DC’s first operational commercial winery and learn about how our wines are produced, then settle into the restaurant and enjoy wines made onsite while indulging in our seasonal menu. For those looking to commemorate a special occasion, we will also function as a private event venue, featuring full-service weddings and corporate gatherings with wine crafted on-site, exquisite cuisine, and the beautiful winery as a backdrop.











