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Events Line Cook

4/13/2026

The Events Line Cook is responsible for the final heating and plating of seasonal menu items for winery events. They also handle event setup, breakdown, cleaning, and the organization of food inventory.

Salary

24 - 27 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Testarossa produces world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the historic Novitiate Winery of Los Gatos where we blend centuries-old winemaking techniques with state-of-the-art technology. Testarossa’s location at the historic Novitiate Winery in the heart of Silicon Valley, California is a state of the art working winery. The old stone cellars and beautiful grounds of the state’s fourth oldest continuously operating winery house provide an amazing venue for private events. Situated 55 miles south of San Francisco in the town of Los Gatos, Testarossa produces today about 30,000 twelve-bottle cases each year and has consistently produced more than 1,000 different wines earning Outstanding scores of 90+ points. Rob and Diana Jensen’s passion for fine wine and food lead to the development of Testarossa Winery. They met while Electrical Engineering students at Santa Clara University. While both went on to pursue careers in high tech, a weekend winemaking hobby eventually turned into the dream of owning a winery in 1993. This was possible due to Rob’s twenty-year high tech career in sales and marketing. In 2018, they celebrated 25 years of living the dream. Since 2000, Rob and Diana Jensen have been working closely with Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau. The old Novitiate Winery was originally built in 1888 by Jesuit Fathers and Brothers from Santa Clara College (now Santa Clara University); it was intended to help fund their new seminary college, built on the grounds the same year. The term Novitiate means ‘house of the novices’, the name used for seminary students. For nearly 100 years, the Jesuits made altar wines, as well as sweet, fortified wines at the Novitiate Winery. The original 19th Century, three-floor, gravity-flow winery is still in use today to make Testarossa wines. However, the original structure is now mostly hidden from view by the many expansions the winery went through during the first half of the 20th Century.

About the Role

Description

Are you looking for a unique culinary opportunity? Testarossa Winery cooks seasonal farm-to-table California cuisine with world influences at a fine dining level, utilizing the highest quality ingredients available for our guests. The culinary team caters corporate and social events at our historic Novitiate Winery. Recognized for our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, we have over 1,900+ wine scores earning an Outstanding score of 90+ points! Join our talented team to be a part of making and providing the finest wines and winery experiences possible for our guests!

Benefits we offer!

401(k) retirement savings plan with a match!
50% off wine and many more winery discounts!
Paid sick leave (40 hours/year)
Employee referral program
A beautiful historic work environment with passionate and fun colleagues!

What the Events Line Cook does!

As an Events Line Cook, you’ll execute seasonal menu items designed around world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for winery events. After the food is prepared at our offsite kitchen in San Jose, you'll be responsible for final heating and plating at the Los Gatos Winery where the events are held. Shifts are generally most commonly in the afternoon/evening (i.e.,1pm-9pm). The day to day may include:

Executing menu items at the winery including plating of salad, entrees, appetizers and desserts and buffet items based on the design of the Chef de Cuisine
Setting up, breaking down and cleaning, including food transport from catering van
Organizing, rotating, and assessing inventory levels of food storage areas
Working efficiently in a face-paced environment

Requirements

1+ year of kitchen experience or equivalent culinary education
ServSafe and/or California Food Handlers Certification
Valid driver’s license
Safe knife skills
Ability to work effectively in a team, be proactive, have a sense of urgency, a positive attitude and effective communication

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Must be available 2 evenings per week, plus holidays and weekends
Walk, stand, bend, kneel, and reach frequently for the duration of the shift
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
Handles sharp and hot tools regularly
Frequently utilizes cleaning chemicals

Key Skills

Culinary artsPlatingFood preparationInventory managementKnife skillsFood safetyTeamworkTime managementCommunicationEvent catering