Inglenook: Prep Cook/Dishwasher, On-Call

Job Summary:  Responsible for helping maintain the cleanliness of the Chateau kitchen as well as the consistency, authenticity and quality of the food prepared at Inglenook for the Events Department and Tasting Room programs on an on-call, as needed basis. Help with prep, ware washing and execution of lunch and dinner special events. Help with culinary gardens as needed i.e., harvesting, watering, and cleaning.

Equity Statement: All employees shall embrace the unique contributions based on the diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and identities of each individual as we actively create and promote a company culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of all people.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Statement: All employees shall follow safe practices according to the injury and illness Prevention Policy (IIPP), render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately to any management employee or People Operations.

Food Preparation (45%)

·       Prepare food as directed by Chef or Sous Chef as needed for specific events or programs

·       Maintain clean and organized kitchen working area

·       Assist with plating food during Events

Washing Dishes/Maintaining Cleanliness of Kitchen (45%)

·       Wash dishes and utensils and help maintain the function and cleanliness of kitchen appliances

Help Maintain Culinary Gardens (10%)

·       As needed: water, harvest from and help maintain culinary gardens

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Job Requirements:

Education/Experience:  Must have worked as a prep cook/ dishwasher for at least three years, or have equitable experience

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)

C(Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or Less, C

11 – 20 lbs, F

21 – 50 lbs O

51 – 100 lbs, N

Over 100 lbs, N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or Less, F

13-25 lbs, O

26-40 lbs, O

41-100 lbs, O

 Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance)

Sense of Sound (i.e. Machinery/tractor sounds)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots, safety glasses) 

Work Environment: Indoors and outdoors, occasionally exposed to inclement weather.

Other: Food Handler certified or equivalent