Job description : Position Summary
Oak Farm Vineyards has a new dining concept. We inspire to integrate food that complements our wines. Oak Farm Vineyards is a family owned and operated estate winery located in Lodi, California. We now offer Sunday Night dining experience and are now accepting applications for a Prep Cook. We are looking for someone with a high level of commitment, passion & creativity for food. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of urgency while ensuring their product is of superb quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in kitchen operations, including food preparation, receiving and cleanup
- Receiving orders and quality control
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must have open availability during peak business periods
- Ability to maintain knowledge of all menu items, be aware of proper preparation, ingredients, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish & presentation
- Maintain monthly inventory
- Must be able to produce and present food at a high level, on time, for a large and small number of guests
- Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations
- Ensures that all food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation and quality
- Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success
Required Skills and Qualifications
Current California Food Handlers card or serve safe certificationProven ability to work collaboratively with management, owners, and team membersStrong attention to detail to maintain the highest food quality standardsMin 2 years cooking experience, preferably in fine-dining or culinary school graduateKnowledge of culinary trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentationExcellent problem-solving and conflict-management abilitiesAbility to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method / time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentationMust have a valid driver's license, transportation and 21 years of age to work at this place of business.
Required Skills
Food Preparation
Food Cost Management
Inventory Management
Quality Control
Kitchen Cleanliness
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Knowledge of Ingredients
Presentation Skills
Compliance With Health and Safety Regulations
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Knowledge of Culinary Trends
Sanitation Practices
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :
Employee discountFlexible scheduleShift availability :
Day Shift (Preferred)Night Shift (Preferred)Ability to Commute :
Lodi, CA 95242 (Required)Ability to Relocate :
Lodi, CA 95242 : Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location : In person