Cook 2

Four Seasons; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free employee meals

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms

Free employee parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is seeking a Cook 2 to join our luxury kitchen team. You will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests as ordered, while upholding high standards of food quality and safety.

The role requires a combination of culinary skill and a strong work ethic within a fast-paced environment. Open schedule including weekends and holidays is required, with opportunities for career growth, medical/dental/vision coverage, and employee meal benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Attention to detail is required to maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Open schedule including weekends and holidays is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner per guest orders following production requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment with proper stock rotation.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment and assist with daily line duties as needed.
• Collaborate with team to ensure flawless service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Open schedule (weekends/holidays)

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

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.

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.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. 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, 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

A contemporary business hub with the highest standards of innovative hospitality. At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminate in the ultimate urban getaway.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. 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, 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.

The Opportunity

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for a Cook 2.

Essential Function Of The Job & Qualifications

• A Cook is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests. From a fluffy omelet at three in the morning to an elaborate banquet, our kitchens are always in overdrive, meeting the demands of all of the hotels Food and Beverage operations.
• The Cook prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner per guest orders from all outlets in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. The Kitchen presents and endless amount of opportunities of learning and growth for line cook positions of all levels.
• Open schedule required, including weekends and holidays
• Constant standing and actively moving around throughout shift, and the ability to lift up to 70lbs.
• Adequate understanding of kitchen hygiene, rotating stock, and no food waste mentality is a must.
• Understanding cold room temperatures, cold room hierarchy knowledge is essential
• Food safety certification is preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine!
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position.
• The line cook works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• The cook position is required to operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill including other not mentioned kitchen smalls required to full fill the days tasks
• Proficient knife skills are also required.
• Candidate would have a combination of a culinary degree and work experience or equivalent work experience in a full-service fine dining restaurant, if no culinary degree has been obtained.
• Previous luxury hospitality culinary experience preferred
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Must provide work authorization document - proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America

What to Expect

• Competitive Wage
• Wage - $30.63/hour
• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday, vacation, and sick pay
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
• Free employee parking

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmatively action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf