About our

Company:

Ponte Family Estate Winery opened in 2003 and is a California based company operating in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country. We have been farming our vineyards since 1984 and are a real working winery, growing and producing over 20 estate grown varietals within certified sustainable facilities. We are located right next to our Four Diamond, 90 room, boutique hotel Ponte Vineyard Inn. We are surrounded by 300 acres of mature vineyards and views of rolling hills. We are a short drive from most of Southern California and enjoy hosting folks who want a break from city life. Our guests visit us seeking a relaxing day or overnight stay in the country. We have become the benchmark for great service among Temecula wineries. Our associates are dedicated to delighting guests by providing excellent hospitality and serving great wine and food in a beautiful environment.

Summary:

The Prep Cook supports daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, organizing inventory, and ensuring the kitchen is clean, stocked, and service-ready. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly and takes pride in food quality, organization, and cleanliness.

C ompensation:

$20.10 hourly

Schedule:

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits:

Health, Dental

+ Vision 401K Matching 3 Weeks of PTO 2 paid holidays (Thanksgiving

+ Christmas)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare prep sheets daily, monitor, and establish par levels based on upcoming reservations. Take notes following the daily prep list and maintaining prep levels; keeping waste to a minimum and notify management team of any missing items/ ingredients needed for next shift. Organize refrigerators and all kitchen storage areas. Keep station clean and sanitized at all times during and at the end of the shift. Wipe down, sweep, and mop kitchen at the end of the shift including behind and under the equipment, tables and reach in doors. Ensure a temperature log of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers is maintained. Plan for busy rushes and ensure adequate inventory of ingredients are ready and organized to support kitchen efficiencies. Communicate issues that arise to the Management Team for quick resolution. Check food and ingredients for freshness. Prepare items like meat and cheese boards, flatbreads, panini, fondue on changing menu. Arrange and garnish dishes as directed. Work well under pressure and within the time limit. Ensuring kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained. Demonstrate professional etiquette as set by the Hawks View Winery values and standards Support Tasting Room staff in meeting guest requests/demands quickly. Understand and adhere to current environmental and safety practices set by the winery. Perform additional duties required by management team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of related experience. Understand how to use, operate and care of all kitchen equipment. Knife skills and cooking terms essential. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of all stations on the line. Knowledge of basic meat, poultry and fish butchering. Knowledge of basic braising, sautéing, grilling, broiling and frying techniques. Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking) Excellent communication skills Has attention to detail and the ability to follow direction and abide by standard operating procedures. Ability to focus for an entire shift, trouble shooting and prioritizing skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in high temperatures. Must have or have the ability to obtain a Riverside County Food Handler's Card. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Company Standards:

Understand the Ponte Values and Service Standards. Food Handlers Permit required or must be willing to obtain. Good knife handling skills. Good knowledge of basic vegetable, cheese and meat prep with attention to detail. Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation and equipment including slicers, mixers and ovens. Ability to work in a clean and professional manner while under pressure. Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes. Physically willing and able to stand for long periods of time, move quickly to keep up with the demand, and lift/move 40+ lbs. Willing and able to work well under pressure and in a high paced work environment. Ability to multitask and maintain an organized kitchen. Fluent in English. Must be a naturally clean and tidy person. Must have strong organizational skills with attention to detail. A positive and hardworking team player.