At JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, we offer guests the ultimate California food and wine experience with world class service. Our award-winning culinary team takes advantage of farm to table offerings, using fresh local ingredients that reflect the changing seasons.

The Culinary team is looking to add a new Commis! A Commis is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section. This individual must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. The Commis must be organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. They should also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the sous chef and head chef.

A Day In The Life at JUSTIN:

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in the kitchen & executing the cheese & deli program and production downtown.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep work and station set-up prior to service and maintaining the highest quality food preparation standards.
• Duties associated with this role: preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes; maintaining strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; communicating with supervisor for support to trouble shoot problems.
• Ability to organize and manage preparation of mis en place and production related to the kitchen and their station
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple tasks at a time and complete fundamental cooking tasks, including reading and following cooking directions/ recipes.
• Prepares TRM cheese plates
• Supports the Restaurant with prep & execution of Events, Lunch/dinner when needed
• Assist in production for JUSTIN culinary program (jams, pickles, crackers other food items made in bulk).
• Manages mis en place and communicates with supervisor to procure necessary products.
• Support washing dishes/ equipment as needed

Your Contribution to JUSTIN:

• 2+ Years Fine Dining Culinary Experience
• Culinary Degree Required
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Proficient in Menu design and Cost Control
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes.
• Comfortable in Dealing with Guest and Purveyors on a daily Basis
• Exceptional attention to detail, and be passionate about food and wine
• Must thrive in a fast paced working environment
• Have a calm and approachable demeanor
• Superb time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Must be able to perform basic calculations such as adding, subtracting and dividing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is not exposed to weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

JUSTIN's Dedication to You:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant--making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

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