Cook 3

Four Seasons; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401k matching

Free stays worldwide

Employee meals

Dry cleaning

Free parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for a Cook 3. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining a clean, organized kitchen, and collaborating with a professional culinary team to deliver exceptional service.

The position requires culinary background, flexibility, and stamina for a fast-paced environment; it offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our luxury hotel.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a combination of a culinary degree and work experience or the equivalent work experience in a full service fine dining restaurant, if no culinary degree has been obtained.
• Passionate about food and previous similar work experience
• Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Bending, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Must provide work authorization document - proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down a culinary station efficiently
• Prep all ingredients and station to Chef's standards
• Maintain station clean and sanitized
• Ensure consistent and correct plate presentation
• Assists with quality and presentation, maintaining cleanliness standards and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Maintain a "clean as you go" work ethic
• A positive, service-oriented attitude and desire to contribute to a team
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and anticipate guest needs

Skills

Culinary degree

Work experience

Passion for food

Flexible schedule

Fast paced environment

Physical stamina

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.

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 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 every one 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 3.

Essential Function Of The Job

• Basic knowledgeable of culinary operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented
• Knowledgeable in classic and modern cooking methods and techniques
• Set up and break down a culinary station efficiently
• Prep all ingredients and station to Chef's standards
• Ensure station is clean and sanitized
• Must be able to maintain consistent and correct plate presentation
• Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with all departmental policies, service procedures & standards
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for the team, and to be ready for service
• Assists with quality and presentation, maintaining cleanliness standards and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Maintain a "clean as you go" work ethic
• A positive, service-oriented attitude and desire to contribute to a team
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and anticipate guest needs

Qualifications And Skills

• Ideal candidates will have a combination of a culinary degree and work experience or the equivalent work experience in a full service fine dining restaurant, if no culinary degree has been obtained.
• Passionate about food and previous similar work experience
• Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Bending, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Must provide work authorization document - proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America

What To Expect

• Hourly rate $28.07
• 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, Aff­irmative 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://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal