Line Cook (Full-Time) - Happy Valley/Clackamas, OR

Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc.; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tip pool

Health, vision, dental insurance for 1

Team member discounts on dining, wine,

Continued growth opportunities

Job summary

Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. in Happy Valley, OR seeks a Line Cook (Full-Time) to join our tasting room kitchen, preparing Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes to pair with our wines.

The role offers mentorship from the Wine and Culinary Director and growth within a high-end kitchen. You will work Wednesday-Sunday, maintain kitchen areas, handle prep and cooking, ensure plate presentation, and comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Food Handler’s Card or willingness to obtain before start.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Order, stock, process, and prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare food items during mealtime periods.
• Butcher and prep meats, cheeses, produce daily.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen, dining, and service stations.
• Stock and monitor food levels to ensure smooth service.
• Follow plate presentation standards and garnish setups.
• Ensure each plate meets recipes and quality checks.
• Apply safe kitchen operation procedures.
• Operate all kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Support with month-end inventories and meetings as required.
• Support sustainability efforts within the team.

Skills

Food Handler's Card

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Line Cook (Full-Time) - Happy Valley/Clackamas, OR

About this position

Willamette Valley Vineyards, awarded the #1 Tasting Room in the and #1 Wine Club in the nation, and one of the leading producers of award-winning Oregon Pinot, is looking for a Line Cook to join our team at our Tasting Room in Happy Valley (neighboring city Portland), Oregon. This position is a great opportunity and path toward a robust culinary career with mentorship from our Wine and Culinary Director, working in a high-end kitchen preparing Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes for our valued guests to pair with world-class wines.

What We Ask of our Line Cooks:

Come to work each shift with a great attitude and be ready to serve Willamette Valley Vineyards’ guests Oregon’s best food and wine tasting experience. We are looking for candidates who are available Wednesday - Sunday for this position.

Responsibilities of the Line Cook:

• Order, stock, process, and prepare ingredients as necessary to prepare menu items.
• Prepare food items prior to and during mealtime periods.
• Prepare/butcher a wide variety of meats, cheese, produce, and other food products on a daily basis.
• Maintain service areas such as kitchen, dining room, and service stations during the entire shift.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to ensure smooth service.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Ensure that all plates presented are consistently prepared through recipes, checklists, and pictures.
• Apply knowledge of safe kitchen operations.
• Operate all kitchen utensils to include, but not limited to, fryer, pots, pans, stove, oven, grill, dishwasher, broiler, griddle, slicer, mixers, blenders, graters, can openers, and knives.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental, and safety regulatory considerations.
• Assist with month end inventories, and attend meetings as required by Management.
• Supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and "green" environment.

The Line Cook Position Offers:

• Competitive pay with a tip pool
• Health, vision, and dental insurance offered for our full-time employees.
• Generous team member discounts on dining, wine and merchandise.
• Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties at the discretion and as assigned by their supervisor and/or company leadership.

Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements:

Our Line Cooks must have:

• A valid/current Food Handler’s Card, or be willing to get one prior to opening.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Line Cooks Must Have the Ability to:

• Lift 40lbs.
• Stand for the majority of the workday
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.