Line Cook (Part-Time) - Happy Valley, OR.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with a tip pool

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Generous team member discounts

Continuous growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading Oregon vineyard is looking for a skilled Line Cook to join their kitchen team. This position involves preparing high-quality Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have relevant experience, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to lift 40 lbs. The role offers competitive pay, health insurance, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Able to stand for the majority of the workday.
• Able to work in extreme heat, wet, cold, and humid conditions.
• Available to work evening, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Order, stock, process, and prepare ingredients.
• Prepare food items during mealtime.
• Maintain service areas during the shift.
• Follow proper plate presentation and ensure consistent quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Two to four years of related experience

Tools

Kitchen utensils

Fryer

Grill

Stove

Job description

Description

Willamette Valley Vineyards, one of the leading producers of award‑winning Oregon Pinot, is looking for a Line Cook in our kitchen operation. This position is a great way to continue a career 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:

• 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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Two to four years of related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Able to stand for the majority of the workday.


• Able to work in extreme heat, wet, cold, and humid conditions.


• Available to work evening, weekends, and holidays.


• Must have highly developed organizational and time‑management skills.


• Ability to multi‑task, work independently and as part of a team, and build dynamics and synergy across departments.


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.


• Great communication skills.