Cook 2

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Excellent training and development

Exclusive discount and travel programs

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Cook 2 to execute diverse and flavorful menus with efficiency. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, assist in menu creation and cost controls, and maintain high quality in production and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of fine dining experience, strong plating skills, and English proficiency. Benefits include an hourly rate of $25, 401(k), training, discounts, dry cleaning, and staff meals.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency in reading, writing and speaking.
• High school graduate with apprenticeship or culinary school education.
• Strong sense of taste and sauce preparation skills.
• Refined plating techniques.
• 3+ years culinary experience in fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations at the station and operate independently in a busy environment.
• Assist in menu creation, preparation of items and specials and cost recipes.
• Manage mise en place, pars, and station setup.
• Complete requisitions, obtain proper signatures and submit them to Purchasing.
• Communicate with the Summit Grill Manager, Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, shortages or problems.
• Utilize the computer system for order retrieval.
• Maintain quality standards in production and presentation using standard recipes.
• Foster a positive working relationship with colleagues and reflect Four Seasons high standards.
• Ensure a clean and organized work area; store items properly at end of shift.
• Handle and report any accident immediately.
• Cover Cook I on days off or vacations.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by Residence Club management.

Skills

English proficiency

Culinary experience

Plating techniques

Sauce preparation

Education

Culinary education

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:

Your West Coast home away from home. Rolling foothills and postcard-worthy views of sun and surf surround our idyllic Residence Club, where families and pleasure-seekers of all ages come to play. Tucked away in the laid-back coastal town of Carlsbad, California, just half an hour north of San Diego, it offers miles of uncrowded beaches and some of the best golf courses in North America. Allow our pre-arrival Concierge to stock your villa’s kitchen fully, sign up for group classes in our open-air Yoga Pavilion and stay as long as you’d like.

About the role

At Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, the Cook 2 is responsible for executing diverse and flavorful menus with efficiency and expertise.

What you will do:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations at the station and operate independently in a busy environment.

• Assist in menu creation, preparation of items and specials and cost recipes.

• Manage mise en place, pars, and station set up.

• Complete requisitions, obtain proper signatures and submit them to the Purchasing department.

• Communicate with the Summits Grill Manager, Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.

• Utilize the computer system for order retrieval.

• Maintain quality standards in production and presentation using standard recipes.

• Foster a positive working relationship with colleagues, providing guidance as needed. Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons and encourage staff to do the same.

• Ensure a clean and organized work area, storing items properly at the end of the shift.

• Handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.

• Cover the Cook I on days off of vacations.

• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by Residence Club management and staff.

What you bring:

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

• High school graduate and an apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.

• Highly developed sense of taste and comprehensive sauce preparation skills.

• Refined plating techniques

• 3+ years culinary experience in a fine dining environment

What we offer:

• Hourly Rate: $25.00

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms

• Complimentary employee meals

Schedule & Hours:

• Full time

• Early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays

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