Seasonal Culinary Assistant - Beringer

Treasury Wine Estates; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Rewards and discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Treasury Wine Estates in St. Helena, CA, seeks a Seasonal Culinary Assistant to support daily kitchen production, cheese/charcuterie prep, and service for on-site events. You will assist with Hudson House duties and ensure top-tier customer service across duties.

Ideal candidates understand wine pairings, maintain food safety, and communicate effectively. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all kitchen areas including prep, pantry, and culinary methods.
• Knowledge of wines, tastings, and wine pairings.
• Minimum 1 year experience with the Californian Food Handler Card and/or Serve-Safe certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cheese and charcuterie prep, dish station, and on-site/off-site food service.
• Support Culinary Team and Manager with inventory and needs.
• Set up/breakdown of events including glassware and seating arrangements.
• Collaborate on menu ideas and wine pairings with the team.
• Ensure food production meets Treasury Wine Estates standards.
• Support back-of-house and front-of-house duties including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain kitchen order and handle receiving/storing orders.
• Assist with new menu ideas and product selections.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Wine knowledge

Communication

Independent work

Professional demeanor

Physical ability 50lbs

Education

Californian Food Handler Card / Serve-Safe

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About us

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies and we are proud of our Treasury America’s portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. At TWE we are led everyday by our purpose, Boldly Cultivating. We are boldly cultivating value through our brands, wine, people & environment for enriched & joyful communities. At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn, our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team and fuels our vision to become the world’s most desirable luxury wine company – known for the experiences we create for our consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and our people.

About Beringer

The epitome of a modern classic, Beringer has been Napa Valley’s benchmark producer since its establishment in 1876. Beringer crafts classic wines from Napa’s finest appellations and Beringer’s exceptional collection of vineyards. Beringer is not just a name on a bottle. It is an authentic brand filled with the spirit of American optimism. It’s consistent, trusted and respected. It’s forward-looking, but also extremely proud of its past. The historic estate in St. Helena offers a tradition of hospitality that defines the Napa Valley.

About the role

The Seasonal Culinary Assistant position will assist with daily kitchen production to include supporting the cheese and charcuterie program, dish and glassware washing, delivery of products to various site locations. This position will also assist with Hudson House daily duties to maintain upkeep of all portions of the house. Provides excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with current food offerings to include slicing, assembling of cheese and charcuterie plates, dish station, food prep set up for food programs, delivery of culinary products, on site and off site.
• Works with the Culinary Team and Manager in food needs and inventory.
• Assist Event Manager with setting up and breakdown of events including glassware, moving of tables and chairs, keeping Hudson House clean and restocking.
• Works with the Culinary Team, Manager, and other team members on menu ideas, tasting food programs and food and wine pairing.
• Ensures all food production meets TWE and Culinary Manager standards.
• Support Back of the House and Front of the House duties as needed to include weekends, evenings and Holiday’s as needed
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
• Assist with proper receiving, inspecting, and storing of all food and supply orders
• Collaborate with Culinary Team and Manager on new menu ideas

About you

• You have knowledge of all kitchen areas, including prep, pantry, and culinary methods.
• You have knowledge of wines, wine tastings and food wine pairings.
• Preferred you have a minimum of 1 years’ experience with the Californian Food Handler Card and/or Serve-Safe Certified
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You are proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• You have the ability to work independently
• You are professional and have a positive attitude
• You are able to lift up to 50lbs

Why you’ll love it here

• Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together – it’s our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE.
• We prioritize your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and careerdevelopment.

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and well-being initiatives.

It takes all varietals!

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Base pay: Hourly rate ranges from $22 to $25 per hour, based on experience, skills, role scope, location, and business needs.

Incentive pay: Eligible to participate in the Direct-to-Consumer Sales Incentive Plan (DSIP), offering variable compensation based on site performance. Incentive pay is not guaranteed.

Estimated on-target earnings: $24.33 to $27.50 per hour, based on base pay plus target DSIP at target performance (where applicable). Actual earnings vary based on site performance, hours worked, and role classification.

Tips: Tips are paid by customers and vary by location, shift, and customer volume. Tips are not guaranteed.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, candidate experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable employment laws. This role will be eligible for an annual bonus as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Treasury reserves the right to modify the range in the future.