Description:

Testarossa Winery cooks seasonal farm-to-table California cuisine with world influences at a fine dining level, utilizing the highest quality ingredients available for our guests. The culinary team caters corporate and social events at our historic Novitiate Winery. Recognized for our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we have over 1,900+ wine scores earning an Outstanding score of 90+ points! They recently won a certificate of recognition from “The Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs” the world's oldest, largest, most prestigious food and wine society!

Benefits we offer!

Enjoy 10 paid holidays and accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation annually.
Benefit from up to 8+ sick days per year.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (80% covered by Testarossa).
Participate in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
Take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical & Dependent Care.
Unwind with a complimentary glass of wine post-shift.
Receive a 50% discount on wines and additional winery perks.
Gain peace of mind with Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Refer new employees and benefit from our Employee Referral Program.
Work in a beautiful, historic environment alongside passionate and fun colleagues.

What the Lead Events Line Cook does!

As the Lead Events Line Cook, you'll execute seasonal menu items designed around world class Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays for winery events while also supporting the Culinary Leadership Team. Working at our the Los Gatos Winery, the day to day may include:

Final plating of salad, entrees, appetizers and desserts and buffet items based on the design of the Chef de Cuisine
Assisting with the supervision, training and motivation of 7-10 cooks
Setting up, breaking down and cleaning, including food transport from catering van
Organizing, rotating, and assessing inventory levels of food storage areas
Working efficiently in a face-paced environment

Requirements:

As a Lead Events Line Cook, you will bring:

Minimum 3 years kitchen experience or similar culinary school training
Minimum 1+ year in a leadership/supervisory role in a food service setting
Must have current ServSafe and/or California Food Handlers Certification
Must possess valid driver's license
Safe knife skills
Respectful and effective communication
Effectively communicate in English, with some Spanish language capabilities preferred
Working Knowledge of Health & sanitation
Ability to work effectively in a team
Must be proactive, have a sense of urgency and a positive attitude
Professional appearance

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Must be available weekday evenings, plus holidays and weekends (schedule based on event bookings)
Walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach frequently for the duration of the shift
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
Handles sharp and hot tools regularly
Frequently utilizes cleaning chemicals
Drive to/from the offsite kitchen in San Jose to the Winery in Los Gatos, as needed

Compensation details: 27-29 Hourly Wage

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