Cook 2

fourseasons; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company matching

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons (w

Free employee meals

Free employee parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is seeking a Cook 2 to join our Food & Beverage team. The role involves preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner per guest orders while maintaining high hygiene standards in a fast-paced luxury setting.

Open schedules, including weekends and holidays, are required. Candidates should have a culinary background or equivalent experience and be able to work in the United States with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• A culinary degree or equivalent work experience in a fine dining setting.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner per guest orders from all outlets.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment and follow hygiene standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment including fryers, grills and ovens.
• Open schedule required, including weekends and holidays.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver flawless dishes.

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

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:

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 guests 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, Aff… 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://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal