Line Cook, $20/hr (Jackson-Triggs)

Arterra Wines Canada; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and incentive program

Training & Development Programs

World of wine education opportunity

Job summary

Jackson-Triggs, part of Arterra Wines Canada, is seeking a Line Cook to join the culinary team in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The role supports a busy kitchen, preparing meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items for daily service and private events.

You will work with a seasoned team, uphold standards, and assist in off-peak prep as needed. Candidates should have at least 2 years in kitchen prep and 6 months in a similar capacity, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Daily opening, closing, and cleaning duties as requested by our winery chef; a prepare team and clean restaurant are essential for positive guest experiences.
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description: At Jackson-Triggs you are Humble, Welcoming, and Compassionate. As Canada’s most ubiquitous wine brand, Jackson-Triggs is for those who understand that wine can uniquely bring us together. We live by the mantra “You are always welcome here”. We embrace our differences and celebrate creative expression. We are looking to change the world of wine for the better and welcome everyone to come together as they are. We are currently recruiting for Line Cook (multiple positions) to join our culinary team. The Line Cook's work as part of an experienced team to prepare and execute daily food service and private events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Daily opening, closing, and cleaning duties as requested by our winery chef; a prepare team and clean restaurant are essential for positive guest experiences!
• 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 workstation 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.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Estate Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

What we offer:

• Competitive wage and incentive program
• Training & Development Programs
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Our mission is simple - to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.