Job Description

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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 certification
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with management, owners, and team members
• Strong attention to detail to maintain the highest food quality standards
• Min 2 years cooking experience, preferably in fine-dining or culinary school graduate
• Knowledge of culinary trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-management abilities
• Ability 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 presentation

Must 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 discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift 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

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