Culinary - Staff Cafe Cook 1 - Full Time

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Kona (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

On-site Physical Therapist

Gym access

Holiday pay

401K plan

Free employee meals

Complimentary stays

Training & development

Recognition programs

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai is seeking a Kipuka Cook 1 to join the staff dining team. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, uphold high culinary standards, and support line leadership in the absence of the chef.

The role requires at least two years of culinary experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to multi-task with a focus on safety and quality. We offer an on-site work environment in Hawaii with a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Two years culinary or related work experience.
• Advanced culinary knowledge expected.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
• Must possess legal work authorization in United States.
• Weekend & Holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Staff Cafeteria per production standards.
• Maintain sanitation and a safe kitchen environment.
• Lead daily lineups in chef's absence and assist with scheduling.
• Train new staff and assist cross-training initiatives.
• Ensure staff dining quality and manage food cost controls.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Oven

Food processor

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:

Oceanfront splendour in perfect harmony with nature. Surrounded by white-sand beaches and black-lava landscapes, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is perfectly situated for all kinds of island adventures. The spirit of Hawaii, from its long-held traditions to its inspired art, informs every detail of our idyllic retreat.

KIPUKA (STAFF CAFETERIA) COOK 1

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is looking for a Kipuka Cook 1 who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our Kipuka Cook 1’s have the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge of the Resort and exemplifying the Golden Rule in each interaction. Work authorization required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner items in Staff Cafeteria in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Maintain a high level of integrity with the staff. Lead by example. Set the standard by which all others should follow.
• Assist with Scheduling to ensure proper coverage while meeting labor and quality standards.
• Assist with daily line and have the ability to conduct an engaging daily line ups in Chefs absence. Take in active role in all meetings.
• Responsible for training new colleagues and assist with cross training initiatives.
• Responsible for Safety of the staff and guests, allergies, equipment training, time and temperature control, equipment temperatures.
• 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, etc.
• 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.
• Controlling food waste, over producing/production and /or spoilages.
• Ensure proper rotation, label and dating of all products on a daily basis by all staff.
• Work with Banquet Chef & Food Buyer to manage ordering for all Staff Dining Meals
• Ensure Quality of Food in Staff dining is always maintained at a high level.
• Work with the Banquet chef to ensure that we are meeting corporate guidelines for staff dining meals, from variety, to experience, to health requirements.
• Check satisfaction of diners in Kipuka through daily table touches
• Ensure that the staff dining room is well maintained, and the food buffet is clean and stocked at all times.
• Assist in training all staff dining employees.
• Ensure that proper hygiene measures are being followed in both the banquet kitchen but also the front of house staff dining and service are
• And More!

WHAT TO BRING

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States
• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• 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.
• Weekend & Holiday Availability required.

JOIN OUR ‘OHANA & ENJOY OUR AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Hourly Rate: $36.36
• An on-site Physical Therapist
• 24-hour access to Indoor and Outdoor Gym
• Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay
• Robust Benefit Plan
• Company Match 401K Plan
• Laundered Employee Uniform
• Free employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary ‘Ohana
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, visit us:

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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