Malibu Farm Cook III

Four Seasons; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-contributed housing on Lanai

On-island travel and meals

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discounts and dining

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Lana’i is hiring a Cook III to join our culinary team on Lanai. You will prepare dishes to guest specifications, maintain high quality, and work across multiple stations with on‑the‑job training from seasoned chefs.

The role requires strong kitchen skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to food safety. We offer an on‑site position with an hourly wage of $28.80, benefits, housing support, meals, and growth opportunities within a luxury resort network.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization in United States.
• Hawaii TB clearance card required.
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to guest specifications while maintaining quality and adhering to recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set up workstation for service periods as scheduled.
• Independently manage an assigned kitchen station during preparation and service using foundational culinary skills.
• Prepare items in advance to align production with forecasted needs and prevent overproduction.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment including fryers, broilers, stoves, ovens, grills and more.
• Monitor temperatures and store food properly, ensuring food safety policies are followed.
• Identify inventory needs or shortages and communicate to leadership.
• Assist in controlling food costs by reducing waste and monitoring usage.

Skills

Food prep

Mise en place

Station management

Production planning

Equipment maintenance

Food safety

Inventory control

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

Located on the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lāna’i, lies the secluded retreat of Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i, an oceanfront destination offering travelers a curated, personalized island escape. The five-star, five-diamond Resort offers outdoor restaurants, including Nobu Lāna’i, a kid’s club, Tennis Garden, cultural programming, beach and pool with spacious seating areas nestled among tropical gardens, Hawanawana spa and luxury retail boutiques. Built on lava outcroppings, the award-winning Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course features ocean views on every hole. Island activities, many managed by Four Seasons include sunset sails and whale watch tours, horseback riding, sporting clays and archery, biking, hiking, and aerial adventures at Lanai Adventure Park or learn about Hawaiian wayfinding at the on-site observatory.

MALIBU FARM COOK III

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is looking for a Cook III who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our teams 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.

Malibu Farm

Perched above Hulopoʻe Bay, Los Angeles' Malibu Farm, a favorite of local residents, surfers and A-list celebrities alike, features the freshest local and organic ingredients for delicious lunch offerings. Sample items include Chop salad, Grilled local fish and Soy-marinated steak sandwiches. In the evening hours, relax poolside with refreshing island cocktails as the sun sets on another glorious day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare food items to guest specifications while maintaining consistent quality and adhering to recipe cards, portioning, and presentation standards


• Complete mise en place and set up assigned workstation for service periods as scheduled


• Independently manage an assigned kitchen station during preparation and service using foundational culinary skills gained through on-the-job training


• Prepare items in advance as required, ensuring production aligns with forecasted needs to prevent overproduction


• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including but not limited to fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, food processors, tilt kettles, steam tables, and waffle irons


• Date, label, rotate, and store food products according to food safety policies, maintaining proper temperatures at all times


• Monitor par levels, determine prep and freezer pulls, and ensure proper line setup for each shift


• Identify and communicate out‑of‑stock items or potential shortages to leadership


• Return unused food items to designated storage areas, ensuring proper covering, labeling, and dating


• Assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste, monitoring product usage, and following established waste‑reduction procedures


• Support inventory accuracy and participate in corrective action planning related to food cost or utilization issues


• And More!

What To Bring

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States


• The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day and scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Holidays and weekends availability is required.


• Required by the Hawaii State Department of Health to obtain a Tuberculous (TB) clearance card


• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe is required for this role


• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 70 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts


• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean all equipment and utensils. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi‑task.

Join Our ‘ohana & Enjoy Our Amazing Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $28.80


• 100% Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits


• Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, etc) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay


• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year‑round


• Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide


• Complimentary Employee Meals & Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms


• Owner subsidized on‑island housing, inter‑island airfare to Oahu and other resources


• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft


• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!


• And so much more!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

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