Cook, Full Time | Rustic at Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Work LocationGeyserville, CA

Position Purpose

Lights, Camera, Action!

 

Be part of the award-winning culinary team at the iconic Francis Ford Coppola Winery as our next full time Cook for Rustic Restaurant! Under culinary direction from our Executive Chef and Kitchen leadership, this person will maintain a well-organized station for preparing and presenting products of the highest quality while working in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion. This is a critical role behind the scenes, supporting our extensive culinary program while fostering a positive and FUN work environemnt amongst our back of the house teams as we create an unforgettable wine and food experience for Guests! 

 

**Francis Ford Coppola Winery's scheduled days of operation are Thursday - Monday, full time hours (40 per week) and likely would include holidays based on business needs and operating hours  

Essential Duties

• Prepares food according to recipe and restaurant specifications in a timely and efficient manner
• Follows Chef’s direction to manage all aspects of assigned station
• Checks station from prep lists and verbal communication to set priorities for shift
• Sets up station according to menu needs and ensure readiness for service time
• Prepares food products for shift while using proper rotation, first in first out and checks for quality while preventing food waste
• Performs correct cooking techniques
• Brings any problems or shortages to the chef’s attention; each shift is responsible for checking and maintaining a high level of quality of products and equipment on their station
• Maintains an organized and clean work area at all times; observes good sanitation practices and safety procedures; wears gloves when possible
• Unpacks and stocks kitchen deliveries
• Checks out with chef daily before leaving shift 

*Other duties may be assigned
 

Non-Essential Duties

*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED equivalent, or equivalent experience
• Prior kitchen experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses

• ServSafe® Certification required
• TIPS Certification or Certified within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of use, operations, and care for all kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of knife skills and cooking terms
• Good knowledge of hot and cold food preparations, seasoning, vinaigrettes, soups, sauces, stocks, vegetable preparations, basic butchery, and meat and fish cookery
• Knowledge of sanitation rules

Working Conditions

• General kitchen environment with no travel
• Must wear closed toed shoes
• Indoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations
• Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Work in close quarters or confined spaces
• Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment 
• Exposure to flames and oil splatter
   

Work Standards

• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
• Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
 

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $18.46 to $28.86. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

 

Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentag