A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
Winery Kitchen Assistant Alexana Winery Newberg, OR Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Kitchen experience Full Job Description Position Summary The position of Kitchen Assistant is a key operational role responsible for supporting the daily execution of Alexana Estate's culinary offerings, including our wine pairing menus, multi-course lunch experiences, private events, and seasonal hospitality activations. This role will work alongside our Estate Chef to ensure a consistently elevated guest experience reflective of the quality and beauty of Alexana Estate.
Collaborates Closely With:
Estate Chef Hospitality Manager Private Client Hosts Support Staff ---
Schedule:
This position will require flexibility to fulfill the needs of our annual cycle of operations, particularly during peak hospitality and event seasons. The normally scheduled on-site workdays will be Saturday through Wednesday , with occasional evenings required based on private events and winery programming.
Compensation:
$20-$24 hourly rate DOE, paid in biweekly installments. You will also be eligible to earn a portion of service charges collected for qualifying events.
Other Role Specific Compensation:
Eligible share of gratuity/service charge pool where applicable
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Culinary Program Execution & Kitchen Operations:
Execute all daily culinary programming under the direction of the Estate Chef. Prepare and plate food for curated wine pairing menus, seated tasting experiences, and multi-course lunches. Assist with prep lists, production timelines, mise en place, and kitchen readiness each day. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all guest offerings. Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and food safety compliance in all kitchen and storage areas. Assist with receiving, inventory management, stock rotation, and ordering needs. 2.
Hospitality Experiences:
Support execution of Alexana Estate's signature culinary experiences. Prepare food for tasting room pairings and assist with elevated lunch programs. Maintain a warm, professional, guest-facing presence when interacting with visitors. 3.
Private Events & Winery Activations:
Support execution of private lunches, dinners, member events, release weekends, and winery celebrations. Assist with setup, service, and breakdown for on-site culinary activations. Help ensure events are executed at a high level while maintaining efficiency and professionalism. 4.
Teamwork & Leadership Support:
Work closely with the Estate Chef as the kitchen assistant. Step into leadership of daily kitchen operations in the Estate Chef's absence. Join us as a Winery Kitchen Assistant and be part of an inspiring team dedicated to creating memorable culinary experiences.
