Cook 3

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Palo Alto, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for a Cook 3. This role requires basic knowledge of culinary operations, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The Cook 3 will be responsible for preparing a variety of food items, maintaining station cleanliness, and ensuring consistent quality and presentation according to the chef's standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a luxury hospitality environment with a focus on exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have a combination of a culinary degree and work experience or the equivalent work experience in a full service fine dining restaurant, if no culinary degree has been obtained.
• Passion for food
• Previous similar work experience
• Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Bending, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Must provide work authorization document - proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America

Responsibilities

• Basic knowledgeable of culinary operations
• Knowledgeable in classic and modern cooking methods and techniques
• Set up and break down a culinary station efficiently
• Prep all ingredients and station to Chef's standards
• Ensure station is clean and sanitized
• Must be able to maintain consistent and correct plate presentation
• Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with all departmental policies, service procedures & standards
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for the team, and to be ready for service
• Assists with quality and presentation, maintaining cleanliness standards and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Maintain a "clean as you go" work ethic
• A positive, service-oriented attitude and desire to contribute to a team
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and anticipate guest needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday, vacation, and sick pay
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
• Free employee parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree