Cook (On-Call)

Jackson Family Wines (JFW) is a renowned family-owned winery known for its dedication to producing exceptional wines and its commitment to sustainability and community values. Kendall Jackson, part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio, exemplifies this tradition by delivering great customer service and pairing fantastic wines with delicious farm-to-table cuisine. With a rich heritage that spans decades, JFW focuses on using estate-grown produce and local artisan ingredients, ensuring that every culinary experience reflects freshness, quality, and authenticity. The winery fosters a collaborative, team-based environment where culinary professionals can thrive, learn, and innovate. Employees are encouraged to engage in a culture of continuous improvement and excellence while upholding core values centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

The role of Cook at Jackson Family Wines offers a unique opportunity to join a growing culinary team that emphasizes creativity, quality, and a strong connection between food and wine. This position involves creating a variety of cuisine that showcases local and seasonal products, including fresh ingredients sourced from the onsite garden. The Cook will work closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to prepare dishes that harmonize with estate wines, enhancing the overall dining experience for guests. This role supports professional development through wine education and the exploration of diverse food styles and techniques, ranging from cheese making, baking and pastry, to fine dining, butchery, and barbecue.

The Cook is responsible for consistently adhering to standards of quality, portion control, and plate presentation, ensuring each dish meets the high expectations of the winery. With a focus on maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, the Cook must follow all sanitation procedures and health regulations meticulously. This position also includes hands-on daily food preparation for culinary events where the Cook may take on a lead role, demonstrating leadership and culinary expertise. Additionally, the Cook participates in training and educating kitchen staff, contributing to their growth and skill development.

Working at Jackson Family Wines as a Cook means joining a community that values diversity, fairness, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. The company believes these principles are key drivers of innovation and are essential to enriching the employee experience and connecting with customers globally. This role requires flexibility in scheduling, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and demands physical capability such as lifting up to 50 pounds. The wage for this position ranges from $19.52 to $27.80 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and location. At Jackson Family Wines, employees are part of a dynamic team where tradition meets creativity, making it an ideal workplace for culinary professionals dedicated to excellence and continuous learning.