Cook 3

fourseasons; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing

Life Insurance

Free meals

On-site parking

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Westlake Village is looking for a skilled Cook 3 to craft quality dishes in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You will join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in service and cuisine.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year culinary experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to operate and clean a full range of kitchen equipment. Excellent teamwork and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school education or culinary arts education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year culinary or related work experience.
• Ability to operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment listed.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multitask.
• Must have legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items per guest orders following recipe cards and presentation standards; complete mise en place for service.
• Start items ahead of time, ensuring not to over-prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Date and rotate perishables, check pars, manage stock and waste to control costs.

Skills

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Kitchen cleanliness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or culinary education

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Steam table

Tilt kettle

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

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 southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a Cook 3, where you’ll craft exceptional dishes in a dynamic and supportive environment. We seek individuals passionate about food, eager to learn, and committed to delivering outstanding dining experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and have a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will do

• Prepare food items per guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

What you bring

• High school education, culinary arts education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year culinary or related work experience. Basic culinary knowledge isexpected for this position.
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States

What we offer

• Hourly Range: $23.22
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your Wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary Room nights and discounted rates
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Training programs, tuition reimbursement
• Growth & Development opportunities

Schedule & Hours

• Full time position

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affiliated 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