Cook IV, Banquets (Casual)

AccorHotel•Kohala Coast, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook IV position is primarily a prep and culinary support role within the banquet operations. This role involves performing various knife skills, preparing meats, vegetables, and seafood, and demonstrating a working knowledge of sauce preparation. The cook will also be responsible for reading, understanding, and adjusting recipes, deciphering tickets and orders, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment according to kitchen policies and sanitation standards.

Requirements

Ability to focus attention on department needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
Detailed & service oriented with an eye for detail to be self-motivated and energetic.
Provide the necessary State and Federal Requirements to work in Food and Beverage (Tuberculosis Clearance)
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage (Ilocano/Tagalog)
Additional certification(s) in Culinary will be an advantage (ServSafe Sanitation Certificate)

Responsibilities

Perform certain knife skills, i.e. julienne, brunoise, medium dice, rough chop, chop herbs, Chiffonade, etc.
Prepare all meats, vegetables and seafood
Display a working knowledge to emulsify cold or hot sauces/dressings
Must be able to read, write, understand and adjust recipes according to business levels
Read, write and communicate to decipher tickets, order requisitions, Banquet Event Orders and Preparation Lists.
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

Benefits

Premium preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits at competitive prices.
Employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage (1x annual salary) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!
401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
15 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately
Incentive Bonuses are available
50% discounts at hotel restaurants
50% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store
30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls
Travel Program with unlimited employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)
Complimentary food & beverage on property