Line Cook II

Overview

Work in Paradise! Join the team of the Napa Valley Wine Train. This historic, luxurious, and iconic experience has been a staple in Napa’s Wine Country for over 30 years. As a Line Cook II you’re part of this iconic history.

• Prepare and cook for guests on various train experiences including legacy, lunch, and dinner trains, as well as seasonal experiences and private events.
• Provide excellent fine‑dining service with friendly, energetic, and professional personality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen while ensuring food safety standards.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced, small‑space environment aboard a moving train.

• Must be able to provide documentation to legally work in the United States.
• Minimum 1‑2 years of cooking experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with the industry’s best practices.
• Culinary school diploma is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a small space, fast‑paced environment, and on a moving train.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be available for day or evening, holiday, and weekend shifts.
• Serve Safe (or ability to obtain certification).
• Speak and read English – minimum requirement.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

$20.50‑$23.00 per hour (plus gratuity)

• Daily free lunch.
• Affordable health benefits.
• 14 days of accrued PTO annually.
• 401(k) matching.
• Holiday pay.
• Associate birthday pay.
• Flexible schedule with weekend and evening shifts.

At Napa Valley Wine Train we take pride in supporting initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) and be their authentic self. We are an equal‑opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We are committed to building a team rooted in family and a workplace where success is based solely on qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.