Line Cook

Description

We are looking for a full time Line Cook that will grow and expand our food program. This position is ideally suited to a cook interested in taking a next step in their culinary journey.  

As a Line Cook at Pali Wine Co. Little Italy Outpost, your job includes all culinary activities and will include but not be held to the following duties:

• Efficient work with kitchen staff in all culinary activities.
• Create daily preparation lists.
• Ensure promptness, freshness and quality of dishes. 
• Monitor food inventory and ensure sufficient on-hand supplies. 
• Help with menu production and work with GM to train staff on menu items and suggest wine pairings.
• Develop new recipes. Creativity is a paramount ability. 
• Standardize all recipes.
• Monitor quality, quantity and pricing of all products received; make appropriate decisions/modifications when needed.
• Maintain equipment required for kitchen team to prepare food with GM. 
• Regulate safe practices of employees. 
• In concert with the GM, develops menus for private events, Wine Club events and Winemaker dinners and acquire necessary food, manage costs and assist with pricing. 
• Ensure sanitation in all activities.  
• Manage all waste. 
• Ensure optimal level of food quality and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a hygienic environment at all times.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Food and wine knowledge preferred
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, some evenings, and adapt to a flexible schedule
• This position will involve the ability to lift, carry and/or transport 40 pounds (a case of wine) is necessary

About Pali Wine Company:

Pali Wine Co. brings the winery experience to your neighborhood. Through our three Outposts in Southern California, we create a connection between our customers, our Santa Barbara County-based winery and the vineyards that we source our grapes from. Pali’s wines are highly regarded by critics, and we have a reputation for producing wines with a strong sense of place and identity. Even still, Pali’s wines are approachable to new wine-drinkers and our staff embraces every opportunity to educate our customers.

We produce a variety of wines by employing a spectrum of winemaking techniques, old and new. We obsess over our customers’ experiences, and we welcome new members to the Pali team who share our obsession and want to add to our customer’s experience. We are performance driven, which makes Pali Wine Co. an inspiring place to grow personally and professionally.