Line Cook

Line CookHot JobBryan - Bryan, TX 77808Position Type: Part TimeDescriptionJob Status: Part-timeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptWork Schedule: VariesReports To: Vintage House ChefAmount of Travel Required: N/AMessina Hof Company Overview: Established in 1977, Messina Hof was developed from a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in Bryan, Texas. Messina Hof is dedicated to high quality world-class wine production and genuine hospitality in its winery and resort facilities located in Bryan, Fredericksburg, Grapevine and Richmond, Texas. Messina Hof's continued dedication to innovation, excellence, and family traditions is exemplified in its premium wines of distinction and landmark wine country destinations. It has also been continuously named the most awarded winery in Texas. Messina Hof is made up of a team of honest and passionate people of character that desire to be part of a rapidly growing company in an exciting and thriving industry.POSITION SUMMARY As the Line Cook you will assist the Vintage House Chef with all aspects of the kitchen for the restaurant and food production.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)Preparation of meals for The Vintage House restaurant, events, banquets, and cateringFollow recipes without deviationAssist in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats within a timely mannerPreparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructedResponsible for meeting Messina Hof standards of fine dining presentation on all dishesKitchen set up - opening & closing proceduresMaintain a high level of sanitation in kitchen areasMaintain a low amount of waste through proper recipe adherenceEnsure all food production meets the standards set by Messina HofEnsure all recipes and standard operating procedures set by Messina Hof are followedMaintenance of a 95 or better in Health Department InspectionsPerform other duties as required including assisting other departments as neededQualificationsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)1+ year of relevant restaurant experienceAbility to use kitchen equipment safelyAbility to read and follow a recipeMust have active TABC and Food Handler certifications at all timesPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.