Lead Line Cook

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Status: Full-Time Work Schedule: Varies Reports To: Vintage House Chef 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 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 Hofs 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 The Lead Line Cook in the kitchen assists in all details of running the kitchen.
The Lead Line Cook coordinates and ensures that all meals are prepared, cooked, and served in accordance with Messina Hofs recipes so that food quality requirements are met and maintained.
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) Maintains inventory (keeping accurate inventory of on-hand items, ordering, and receiving product) Assist with monthly inventory reconciliations and maintenance of low amount of waste Establish and maintain vendor relationships Attend weekly meetings set by Chef for Front of House and weekly Safety Meetings Maintain overall cleanliness of kitchen and safety procedures (to include monthly safety inspections and first aid kit inventory) Preparation of meals, banquets, and catering Kitchen set up - opening & closing procedures Properly execute food for Restaurant and all events Assist with maintaining required labor and food costs within budget Ensure all food production meets the standards set by Messina Hof Chef (including plate presentation, portion control, etc.
) and ensure all recipes and standard operating procedures set by Messina Hof are followed Perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Related degree and/or 1-3 years of related experience Ability to use a personal computer Previous kitchen management experience preferred Ability to use kitchen equipment safely Ability to read and follow a recipe Need to have active TABC and Food Handlers Certificate 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.