Cook 4

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Westlake Village, CA

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About The Position

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a skilled and passionate Cook 4 to join its culinary team. The role calls for attention to detail, a commitment to exceptional dining experiences, and the ability to work in a fast-paced luxury environment. The ideal candidate values high-quality ingredients and precise execution, and upholds high standards in every dish.

The Cook prepares food to guest orders and established recipe, production, portion, and presentation standards. The position includes preparing mise en place and setting up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service, as well as preparing advance items in appropriate quantities. The Cook also operates, maintains, and cleans kitchen equipment; follows food storage, dating, rotation, and temperature procedures; monitors shift needs and shortages; and helps control food costs, waste, loss, and usage.

Requirements

• High school education, culinary arts education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of culinary or related work experience.
• Basic culinary knowledge.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multitask.
• Legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to guest orders with consistent quality, following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set up the station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time while avoiding preparation beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment.
• Date food containers and rotate food according to policies, ensuring perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and determine preparation, freezer pull, and line setup needs.
• Note out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return unused food to designated storage areas and cover and date perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct food cost problems.
• Control food waste, loss, and usage according to policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Investment in employee wellbeing.
• Life insurance.
• Complimentary room nights and discounted rates.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Free meals and on-site parking.
• Training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED