Cook 2

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Cook 2 - Main Kitchen

Full Time

Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel is looking for a Cook 2 for the Main Kitchen, who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. The Cook 2 reports to the Executive Banquet Chef. Work authorization for the location is required.

• Maintain food storage and handling procedures
• Maintain food quality and nutritional standards
• Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards
• Follow production schedule
• Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits, to include:
• Washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables and fruits
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Methods of combination: stirring, mixing, whipping, breading, etc.
• Cooking: steaming, sautéing, frying, baking, roasting, braising, boiling, poaching, broiling
• Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling and labeling
• Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station, equipment at all times
• Distribute supplies utensils, and portable equipment
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures

• Minimum 2 years previous line cook experience in a restaurant kitchen; scratch kitchen preferred
• Must have solid knowledge of food product and be able to skillfully apply culinary techniques
• Must be able to learn and maintain a solid knowledge of the menu with attention to detail in plating
• Must be able to perform in a high volume kitchen environment

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Have access to a robust benefit plan
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done
• Be recognized for excellence

Hourly Rate:

First 9 months: $28.78 (80% of contract rate)

Next 9 months: $32.38 (90% of contract rate)

Full Contract rate: $35.98

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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We look forward to receiving your application

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