The Break Cook II

Four Seasons; Hawaii; On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $32.78

Retirement Plan

Wellness Credit

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Four Seasons Resort Lanai is seeking a passionate Break Cook II to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prep food to guest specifications, manage mise en place, and support Cook I while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

The role requires legal work authorization in the United States, TB clearance, Hawaii Food Handler's Card and ServSafe, and the ability to stand, lift up to 70 lbs, and multitask.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization in United States
• Hawaii TB clearance card
• Hawaii Food Handler's Card and ServSafe
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 70 lbs
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• 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 assigned kitchen station and support Cook I as needed, assuming Cook I responsibilities during absences
• 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

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.

The Break Cook II

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna'i is looking for passionate individuals, where you will create exceptional guest experiences, showcase your expertise and enthusiasm, and embody the Golden Rule in every interaction.

The Cook II prepares menu items to guest specifications while supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 assigned kitchen station and support Cook I as needed, assuming Cook I responsibilities during absences
• 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!

About the Break

The Break welcomes visitors into a comfortable place to relax, get work done or enjoy a game, all overlooking Hulopo'e Bay. Open early for coffee and light breakfast items such as pastries, acai bowls, fresh juices and more. Later enjoy sandwiches and salads to eat in or to go, house‑made gelato and tapas‑style small plates to share in the evening, complemented by a tempting drinks menu with local beer, boutique wine and craft cocktails. Finish off with coffee cocktails and nightcaps paired with desserts and our signature lilikoi cheesecake.

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: $32.78
• Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, etc.) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
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