Line Cook

Join our award-winning culinary team at Testarossa Winery! 107 Bistro & Wine Bar (107) at Testarossa Winery offers California cuisine with a one-of-a-kind menu, blending classic dishes with modern flavors, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients for guests to pair with our stellar selection of award-winning wines. We're proud of our achievements, including over 1,900 wine scores with 90+ points and recognition from the prestigious "Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs." 107 is open Thursday (3-8pm) and Friday - Sunday (12-8pm) with live music on Thursday evenings and Sundays. Located on a charming historic patio surrounded by 100 year old trees, 107 offers a unique outdoor dining experience.  

Benefits we offer! 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a match!
• 50% off wine and many more winery discounts!
• Paid sick time
• Employee referral program
• A beautiful historic work environment with passionate and fun colleagues! 

What the Line Cook does! 

As a part-time (12-24+ hours/week) Line Cook, you’ll execute salads, entrees, appetizers and desserts based on the design of the Executive Chef. Working in our mobile food facility within 107 at Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos, the day to day may include: 

• Preparing menu items at our off-site kitchen and assisting with other culinary tasks
• Executing menu items at the winery including plating of salad, entrees, appetizers and desserts and buffet items based on the design of the Chef de Cuisine
• Setting up, breaking down and cleaning, including food transport from catering van
• Organizing, rotating, and assessing inventory levels of food storage areas 
• Working efficiently in a face-paced environment

We're currently seeking coverage for daytime shifts (Th-Su) starting between 10am and 12pm. Shifts range between 6-8 hours long, pending staffing and business levels. 

• 1+ year of kitchen experience or equivalent culinary education
• ServSafe and/or California Food Handlers Certification
• Safe knife skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team, be proactive, have a sense of urgency, a positive attitude and effective communication

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be available 2 days/week between Thursday - Sunday, with at least one weekend day available. 
• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach frequently for the duration of the shift 
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
• Handles sharp and hot tools regularly
• Frequently utilizes cleaning chemicals
• Drive to/from the offsite kitchen in San Jose to the Winery in Los Gatos, as needed 

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Testarossa Winery is a family owned and operated winery, recognized for world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. At the Historic Novitiate winery in Los Gatos, CA, we offer wine tasting, wine education, an outdoor wine bar, as well as events with in-house catering. Our culinary team expertly pairs menus with our award winning wines for an elevated tasting, social or corporate event experience.