Line Cook

Job Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Varies 

Reports To: General Manager

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Messina 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 Texas wine production and genuine hospitality in its winery and resort facilities located in Bryan, Fredericksburg, Grapevine, and Richmond, Texas. Messina Hof has doubled in size since 2012, and its annual wine production has grown to more than 200,000 gallons. 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 prepare food using recipes and menu items created by the Executive Chef and the Sous Chef while keeping the kitchen running smoothly.  You should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food.

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)

• Assist in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Ensure that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
• Maintain a low amount of waste through proper recipe adherence and food rotation
• Plate and garnish meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely
• Ability to read and follow a recipe
• Must have active TABC and Food Handler certifications at all times

PHYSICAL 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.