At Meadowood, gracious hospitality defines the style of service and timeless, natural beauty, the sense of place. A rich company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Join the Meadowood team and experience the pride and teamwork of working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a truly beautiful setting.

Division Support of Meadowood Mission

The Wine & Cuisine Division supports the vision and mission of Meadowood by providing our guests with world-class culinary experiences. Our Napa Valley Cuisine reflects the bounty of local, seasonal products available here, and our culinary team uses these to create unique, healthful, delicious preparations. In doing so the Wine & Cuisine Division provides our guests with great experiences and lasting memories.

Position Summary

A Cook 2 is an intermediate level cook who has mastered all entry level stations and techniques and is capable of working any station in the kitchen.

Experience Required

At least one year of experience in a related field

Education, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

High school diploma or equivalent

Major Responsibilities and Work Activities

• Arrive on time, well groomed, and appropriately attired
• Turns in requisitions to receiving and pick-up and store all items properly
• Follow the daily prep list and the instructions of your supervisor to prepare the days mise-en-place
• Work with the other cooks to set the line on time
• Take your break without having to be asked
• Always tell the chef when you are going before you leave your station
• Prepares all dishes according to menu specifications
• Work clean and organized, always cleaning as you go
• Always maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation
• Ask questions, listen closely, be sure you understand the chef’s goals before you start
• Taste everything before, during, and after cooking, but especially before serving anything to guests
• Take great care to maintain consistency in the product you create
• Always ask the chef if you can be of more assistance
• Clean deeply and thoroughly at the end of your shift
• Make sure that excess product is properly cooled and put away in the appropriate container, with a label and a date
• Check out with your chef before you go home
• Have fun and be passionate about food
• Prepare a daily prep list for the next day, taking care to be thorough

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour.

• This is the rate Meadowood Napa Valley reasonably expects to pay. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and other job-related qualifications. This position is eligible for service charge distributions and gratuities in accordance with company policy. Total compensation varies and is not guaranteed.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Vacation
• Sick pay
• Paid holidays (10)
• Referral program
• Daily employee meals
• Uniforms
• On site parking
• Wine classes

Meadowood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Meadowood is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability.