Auro Cook 3

fourseasons; Shipyard Acres (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Medical & dental

New parental leave pay

Training and development

Accommodation at other Four Seasons

Employee meals

401k retirement plans

Job summary

Four Seasons Napa Valley is hiring a Cook 3 for our Michelin-starred Auro dining team. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of restaurant/F&B experience and strong culinary knowledge.

You will follow recipes, prep stations, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen to meet production standards. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner items, managing mise en place, and operating a range of kitchen equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year culinary or related work experience, fine dining preferred.
• Culinary knowledge is expected for this position.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment.
• Comfort working in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary buffet line including all serving utensils and servicewares.
• Complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including but not limited to deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for assigned station, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and station set up; communicate any out-of-stock items or possible shortages to supervisor.
• Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Follow all established actions for food cost; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

High-volume cooking

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Steam table

Tilt kettle

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.

We are hiring!

We are hiring Culinary Talent for our Michelin star restaurant, Auro! A Cook 3 is an entry level position. Ideally candidates will have at least 1 year of restaurant/F&B work experience, preferably fine dining.

About the role:

Team members should be passionate, ambitious and have a deeply care about working as part of a team. We champion individuals who invest in the restaurant and themselves. The Culinary philosophy at the Restaurants will be centered around showcasing the hyper seasonality of the Bay Area, the talented and hardworking farmers and specialty purveyors that Chef has spent years cultivating relationships with. A Cook 3 will prepare all items for assigned station including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, food items per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

What you will do:

• Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards.


• Maintain a clean and sanitary buffet line including all serving utensils and servicewares.


• Complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.


• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.


• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including but not limited to deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.


• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.


• Check pars for assigned station, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and station set up; communicate any out-of-stock items or possible shortages to supervisor.


• Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.


• Follow all established actions for food cost; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

What you bring:

• Minimum one year culinary or related work experience, fine dining preferred.


• Culinary knowledge is expected for this position.


• Working knowledge is generally attained on-the-job.


• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.


• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.


• Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment.

This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization.

What we offer:

• Hourly Rate: $26.25


• Cigna medical and dental benefit optionseffective after 30 days of employment


• 8 weeks of New Parental Leave Payafter 1 year of employment


• Excellent Training and Development opportunities


• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts


• Complimentary Employee Meals


• 401k Retirement Plans

Schedule & Hours

• Full Time availability


• Flexible for early morning, mid-day, and evening shifts in order to support 24/7 operational business needs

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