Cook III

Four Seasons; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation

Complimentary employee meals

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Four Seasons Puerto Rico is seeking a Cook 3 to join our culinary team. Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, food items per guest order in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

You will complete mise en place, operate and clean kitchen equipment, and follow recipe cards. The ideal candidate has at least two years of culinary experience, education in cooking school or equivalent, and the ability to stand for long

Qualifications

• Two years culinary or related experience.
• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong knowledge of health codes and knife cuts.
• Ability to operate and clean kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete mise en place and set-up station for lunch and/or dinner service.
• Operates, upholds and cleans kitchen equipment safely and sanitary.
• Prepare food items according to guest orders following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and manage production to avoid waste.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Stamina

Education

High school diploma / culinary school

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Mixer

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.

About the location

Nestled along a two-mile (3.2-kilometre) stretch of beach in Puerto Rico’s Bahia Beach community, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is also surrounded by its own 483-acre (195-hectare) private nature reserve. The property is seamlessly integrated with its natural surroundings, allowing guests and residents to immerse themselves in the white sand beaches, verdant walking trails, and myriad outdoor activities – from golf, tennis, swimming and beyond.

About The Location

The Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences at Puerto Rico is a collection of 139 hotel rooms and 84 private residences. Situated on 483 acres with two miles of beach frontage, award-winning golf, an expansive wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and a lagoon complete with paddle boarding, fishing, and a water playground.

About The Role

The Four Seasons Puerto Rico is seeking a Cook 3 to join our culinary team. Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, food items per guest order in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

What You Will Do

• Complete mise en place and set-up station for lunch and/or dinner service
• Operates, upholds and properly cleans kitchen equipment while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Prepare food items according to 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 they are not prepared 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.

What you will bring

• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Intermediate culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Strong knowledge of health codes and full understanding of all knife cuts
• 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.

What We Offer

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing
• Complimentary employee meals
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

Schedule & Hours

Full Time; Rotating Schedule

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