Banquet Cook - Precision Prep for Luxury Events

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Rate $28.80

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Employee meals & dry cleaning

On-island housing subsidy

Staff discounts at Four Seasons

Learning and development programs

Inclusive employee culture

Job summary

The Four Seasons Resort Lana‘i, Lanai is seeking a Cook III to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will prepare menu items to guest specifications, manage a workstation, and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

Join a luxury team with opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and on-island housing support. A passion for culinary excellence and commitment to guest satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization in the United States.
• Hawaii TB clearance required.
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 70 lbs, and push/pull as needed.
• Flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to guest specifications and BEO while maintaining consistent quality and adhering to recipe cards, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set up assigned workstation for service periods as scheduled.
• Independently manage an assigned kitchen station during preparation and service using foundational culinary skills gained through on‑the‑job training.
• Prepare items in advance as required, ensuring production aligns with forecasted needs to prevent overproduction.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment.
• Date, label, rotate, and store food products according to food safety policies.
• Monitor par levels, determine prep and freezer pulls, and ensure proper line setup for each shift.
• Identify and communicate out‑of‑stock items or potential shortages to leadership.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas, ensuring proper covering, labeling, and dating.
• Assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste and following waste‑reduction procedures.
• Support inventory accuracy and participate in corrective action planning.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Kitchen station management

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

The Four Seasons Resort Lana‘i, Lanai is seeking a Cook III to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will prepare menu items to guest specifications, manage a workstation, and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

Join a luxury team with opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and on-island housing support. A passion for culinary excellence and commitment to guest satisfaction are essential.