Job Description

Successful candidate will be a personable, engaging, highly energetic individual who is outgoing and knowledgeable or possesses the desire to learn about wine and food. Attention to kitchen safety, cleanliness, punctuality and organization are a must. Excellent representation of the LaBelle Winery Brand is imperative. Team mentality a must. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, where weekends and holidays and evenings are a must. Must be a team player who will protect the company and its brand in each and every aspect of the job.

The role of Cook I will encompass basic and/ or advanced preparation tasks as well as production of salads, raw bar platters, pizzas, fried dishes and desserts as designated by position within the kitchen and physical location (Amherst/ Derry).

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of simple dishes such as salads, raw bar platters, pizzas, and desserts.
• Follow prep lists created by Chefs
• Ensures that the daily prep tasks are completed prior to service.
• Follows basic recipes and/or product directions.
• Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe handling procedures
• Assuring compliance with all sanitation, proper food handling skills and other safety guidelines to include allergen procedure.
• Utilize approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Knowledge and adherence to proper food storage such as wrapping, dating, rotation procedures.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all company and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Will be supervised by superiors at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a desire to work efficiently and urgently to complete daily tasks
• Must have knowledge of proper knife skills
• Knowledge of basic cooking procedure
• Teamwork mentality
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders
• Ability to work in a food/wine environment

Schedule: Full-time, Nights, holidays, weekends    
Salary: $20/ hr

Competitive pay and benefits offered. 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance
• 401k matching 
• Company paid short term disability insurance 
• Company paid Life insurance 
• Paid time off
• Referral program

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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