Part-Time Prep/Line Cook

We are looking for a Part-Time time Prep/Line Cook to support our kitchen team and help grow our wine-friendly food offerings.

This position is ideal for someone with solid kitchen experience who’s ready to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.. This position is ideally suited to a cook interested in taking a next step in their culinary journey.  

As a Prep/Line Cook at Pali Wine Co. Outpost - Little Italy, your job includes all culinary activities with a focus on prep work and will include but not be held to the following duties:

• Efficient work with kitchen staff in all culinary activities primarily prep work.
• Create daily preparation lists.
• Monitor food inventory and ensure sufficient on-hand supplies. 
• Complete all daily prep tasks: chopping, portioning, marinating, and assembling ingredients
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines with consistency and accuracy
• Assist with basic cooking during service (plating, assembling, warming, etc.)
• Ensure promptness, freshness and quality of dishes. 
• Maintain a clean and organized prep station and kitchen environment at all times
• Label, date, and store food properly to ensure freshness and reduce waste
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries
• Communicate with the GM and team about prep levels and inventory needs
• Support special events and wine club dinners with advance prep
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Maintain equipment required for kitchen team to prepare food with GM
• Maintain safe practices at all times
• Manage all waste 
• Ensure optimal level of food quality and ensure customer satisfaction

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older
• 1+ year of kitchen prep or line experience
• Basic knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable with a flexible, event-driven schedule
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (cases of wine, food supplies)
• Reliable, organized, and a team player
• Food Handler Certification

About Pali Wine Company:

Pali Wine Co. brings the winery experience to your neighborhood. Through our Outposts in Southern California, we connect guests to our Santa Barbara County-based winery and vineyards.

We are performance driven. We believe the tasting room is not just a place to serve wine, but a place to build lasting relationships, grow community, and strengthen the long-term health of the business.

We welcome professionals who are serious about hospitality, confident in sales, and motivated to drive results. Prep and line cooks who excel with us are detail-oriented, dependable, and work with efficiency and precision to support seamless service.