Careers

Interested in learning more about the hospitality business from the food and wine perspective? We are offering a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate & thrives upon delivering outstanding guest service. You will work alongside seasoned industry professionals and have the opportunity to learn how a winery tasting room operates. Opportunity for growth and promotion based on performance.

Rocky Pond’s Sous Chef will oversee the daily culinary operations in Woodinville and support tasting room personnel and sales initiatives. This includes adequate and cost-effective ordering of the ingredients, preparation of food items, delivery of food items in a timely and personable manner and training of tasting room personnel. The candidate must be detailed oriented, enthusiastic, and passionate about health and sustainable farming. Must be a team player and enjoy interacting with guests to provide an exceptional, high-touch, experience. Required to promote a company culture that encourages integrity, positive results, excellence, an attitude of servitude, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:
· Be proficient in estimating food consumption and costs.
· Adhere to presentation techniques and quality standards.
· Ability to offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques at company events.
· Responsibly maintain and repair all kitchen-related equipment.
· Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal food sanitation regulations.
· Handle food, and train kitchen personnel, in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
· Ensure safety regulations, report injuries, and maintain safe conditions and work practices.

Requirements:
· Must have at least 5+ years of experience.
· Possess an extensive understanding of professional kitchen use and workflow.
· Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of kitchen staff effectively.
· Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
· Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
· Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
· Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and time management skills.
· Requires moderate physical efforts: standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting weights up to 50 pounds.
· Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
· May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing.