Prep Cook & Dishwasher

Maryhill Winery • Goldendale, WA

7h • $18 - $18

About The Position

The Prep Cook & Dishwasher is a vital support role within the culinary team, responsible for assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Reporting to the Culinary Lead and Tasting Room Manager, this position requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding high standards of food safety, sanitation, and hospitality.

Requirements

• All Employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures outlining standards of attendance, appearance, safety, and aggressive hospitality. Questions concerning policies, procedures or specific job duties should be brought to the attention of your supervisor or manager
• Must be over 18 as minors under 18 are prohibited from cleaning, oiling, or repairing power-driven meat processing machines, including slicers, grinders, and mixers
• Must be pleasant in dealing with guests and co-workers
• Must be able to endure prolonged walking and standing
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Demonstrates problem solving ability
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Washington Food Service and ServSafe Permit required
• At least 1 year of service or culinary experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other food prep
• Follow instruction and/or recipes provided by supervisor
• Measure ingredients, prepare sauces, dressings, and simple dishes (like salads) as directed
• Check quality and freshness of produce
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food
• Set up, maintain, and stock workstations with necessary tools and ingredients
• Label, date, and store all food products in compliance with sanitation (ServSafe) guidelines
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Washes, stacks, sorts, and stores dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware
• Maintains a clean kitchen and keeps dish area organized and free of clutter
• Sets up dish stations, including dishwashing machines and sinks
• Follow instructions from the Culinary Lead or Tasting Room Manager to complete tasks efficiently
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards to provide all employees and guests with a safe environment
• Always observe cleanliness of kitchen floor, mopping and sweeping
• Always observe safety procedures
• Assists in storing food deliveries
• Other duties as assigned by the Tasting Room Manager

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Eligible to participate in tip pool (up to 40% tip share based on hours worked and company policy)
• Sick leave accrual
• Opportunities for career growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees