Malibu Farm Cook III

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Lanai City, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is seeking a Cook III for Malibu Farm, a restaurant featuring local and organic ingredients and lunch offerings, with poolside cocktails in the evening. The Cook III prepares menu items to guest specifications and supports daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. The role requires consistent food quality, safe food handling, and reliable operation and cleaning of kitchen equipment. Work authorization in the United States is required. Scheduled days and times may vary according to business needs; weekend and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Hawaii State Department of Health tuberculosis (TB) clearance card.
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe certification.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 70 pounds, and push or pull as needed during shifts.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multitask.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays; scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to guest specifications while following recipe cards, portioning, quality, and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set up an assigned workstation for scheduled service periods.
• 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 needed and align production with forecasts to prevent overproduction.
• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment, including 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.
• Monitor par levels, determine preparation needs 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 to designated storage areas with appropriate covering, labeling, and dating.
• Help control food costs by minimizing waste, monitoring product usage, and following waste-reduction procedures.
• Support inventory accuracy and participate in corrective action planning related to food cost or utilization issues.

Benefits

• 100% employer-contributed medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Wellness credit.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Employee engagement and recognition events.
• Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons properties worldwide.
• Complimentary employee meals and dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Owner-subsidized on-island housing and inter-island airfare to Oahu, as well as other resources.
• Learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed