Winery Prep Cook: Fresh, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Wine Road Vintners; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

3 Weeks of PTO

2 paid holidays

Job summary

Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, CA is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations, prep ingredients, organize inventory, and keep the kitchen clean and stocked for service.

The role requires 2–4 years of kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays; candidates should be fluent in English and able to lift 40+ lbs in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of related kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of knife skills and cooking terms.
• Understand how to use and care for all kitchen equipment.
• Familiar with station duty and line cooking basics.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in high temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prep sheets and maintain par levels for reservations.
• Monitor inventory and minimize waste; notify management of shortages.
• Keep refrigerators and storage orderly and clean.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work station throughout and after shift.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, floors, and surfaces.
• Keep temperature logs for fridges/freezers and ensure safety.
• Assist in menu item prep like boards, flatbreads, and panini.

Skills

English fluency

Knife skills

Food prep

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, CA is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations, prep ingredients, organize inventory, and keep the kitchen clean and stocked for service.

The role requires 2–4 years of kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays; candidates should be fluent in English and able to lift 40+ lbs in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment.