Job Description:
The line cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food pairings in the Andante winery kitchen, working under the direction of the Andante Chef. Their duties include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, cooking food to specifications, maintaining cleanliness and food safety, and communicating effectively with other Andante staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
Plating prepared foods based on Andante chef’s guidance
Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
Ensuring garbage cans are emptied and removed to the dumpster at the end of each day
Clear, on-going communication with other Andante employees and contractors regarding kitchen operations
Managing inventory and preparing stock re-order lists
Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired
Team player with positive attitude and enthusiasm towards duties, guests, co-workers and owners

Requirements:
Fluent in English.
Must taste wine for purposes of pairing food with Andante wines
Must have and maintain a Food Handlers Card
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work a 40 hour per week schedule during Andante’s hours of operation
Ability to routinely lift and move 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends