Auro Cook 1

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Lee's Summit, MO

2d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare all food items per guest orders for Michelin Star Restaurant- Auro in accordance with production requirements and prestige quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Requirements

High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education preferred.
Minimum two years working in a Michelin background restaurant or high-end restaurant, preferred.
Advanced Culinary knowledge is expected for this position.
Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.
Advance knife skills and ability to multi-task.
This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization.

Responsibilities

Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items according to guest orders following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards.
Complete mise en place and set-up station dinner service.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
Effectively operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including but not limited to deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
Acts as a liaison between the line-staff and kitchen management to insure the kitchen staff is operating in at the expected level set by the Resort Culinary Management.
Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
Mentor/Train coworkers on various skills, stations, and tasks.
Complete ordering for the department via Birchstreet.
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Adhere to meal break policy and follow proper payroll procedures.
Able to communicate effectively and collaborate on ideas.
Attention to detail and focus to complete task.
Ability to remain composed in high a pressure environment.