Line Cook

Testarossa Vineyards, LLC; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Wine discounts

Paid sick time

Employee referral program

Historic work environment

Job summary

Testarossa Vineyards, LLC seeks a part-time Line Cook for 12–24+ hours per week at 107 Bistro & Wine Bar, located on the Testarossa Winery grounds in Los Gatos. You’ll prepare salads, entrees, desserts and appetizers under the Executive Chef’s design.

Shifts are daytime Thu–Sun with 6–8 hour periods; 2 days/week minimum and weekend availability required. Strong teamwork and safe knife skills are essential to succeed in this lively kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience or equivalent culinary education
• ServSafe and/or California Food Handlers Certification
• Safe knife skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team, be proactive, have a sense of urgency, a positive attitude and effective communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, entrees, appetizers and desserts as designed by the Executive Chef
• Plate menu items and assist with catering tasks
• Set up, break down and clean work areas and transport food as needed
• Organize, rotate and assess inventory of food storage areas
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety-conscious

Urgency and positive attitude

Education

ServSafe/California Food Handlers Cert

Job description

Description

Join our award-winning culinary team at Testarossa Winery! 107 Bistro & Wine Bar (107) at Testarossa Winery offers California cuisine with a one-of-a-kind menu, blending classic dishes with modern flavors, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients for guests to pair with our stellar selection of award-winning wines. We’re proud of our achievements, including over 1,900 wine scores with 90+ points and recognition from the prestigious "Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs." 107 is open Thursday (3-8pm) and Friday – Sunday (12-8pm) with live music on Thursday evenings and Sundays. Located on a charming historic patio surrounded by 100 year old trees, 107 offers a unique outdoor dining experience.

Benefits we offer

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a match
• 50% off wine and many more winery discounts
• Paid sick time
• Employee referral program
• A beautiful historic work environment with passionate and fun colleagues

What the Line Cook does

As a part-time (12‑24+ hours/week) Line Cook, you’ll execute salads, entrees, appetizers and desserts based on the design of the Executive Chef. Working in our mobile food facility within 107 at Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos, the day to day may include:

• Preparing menu items at our off‑site kitchen and assisting with other culinary tasks
• Executing menu items at the winery including plating of salad, entrees, appetizers and desserts and buffet items based on the design of the Chef de Cuisine
• Setting up, breaking down and cleaning, including food transport from catering van
• Organizing, rotating, and assessing inventory levels of food storage areas
• Working efficiently in a face‑paced environment

We’re currently seeking coverage for daytime shifts (Th‑Su) starting between 10am and 12pm. Shifts range between 6‑8 hours long, pending staffing and business levels.

Requirements

• 1+ year of kitchen experience or equivalent culinary education
• ServSafe and/or California Food Handlers Certification
• Safe knife skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team, be proactive, have a sense of urgency, a positive attitude and effective communication

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be available 2 days/week between Thursday – Sunday, with at least one weekend day available
• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach frequently for the duration of the shift
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
• Handles sharp and hot tools regularly
• Frequently utilizes cleaning chemicals
• Drive to/from the off-site kitchen in San Jose to the Winery in Los Gatos, as needed