Cook

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This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: North Shore Preserve, set in Kaua’i, Hawaii.

North Shore Preserve is seeking a Cook to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department.

The Cook will play a vital, supporting role on the culinary team by assisting with food preparation, deliveries, and kitchen cleanliness. The Cook will work with a range of ingredients and cooking styles, so a diverse knowledge and passion for food is encouraged. The Chef will work with all members of the culinary team in the creation of unique and fun dining experiences. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up/preparing of culinary program for the season and on a daily basis.
• Set up assigned station with predetermined mise en place to ready station for service.
• Prepare food items for any and all food outlets according to designated menus/recipes by Executive Chef.
• Prepare food items for members/guests as requested using quality predetermined method in a timely/consistent manner.
• Cook all food according to recipes, quality/presentation standards and food preparation checklists.
• Demonstrate safe/proper use of all equipment at all times, checking to ensure the correctness of temperatures of appliances/food.
• Demonstrate efficient production of food items to achieve maximum productivity and reduce kitchen waste.
• Monitor all food quality/presentation while preparing food. Stock/rotate food. Alert Sous Chef of low inventory items.
• Work line, salad station, prep station, and any other stations as needed. Control pace of food orders/set tone for ticket flowing process.
• Peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Preparing cuts of meat, Fileting and deboning fish.
• Putting away deliveries of stock.
• Clean stations and equipment, and other areas as necessary.
  
  

Qualification

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent vocational training with job-related courses.
• Minumim 1 year line/prep cook experience in fine dining restaurant/luxury resort/private club.
• Ability to chop, prepare, or cook food items and a familiarity with a range of cooking techniques.
• Understand and abide by all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations, including state-required food handler certificates.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
• Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture
  
  

The compensation for the position is: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

About Us

North Shore Preserve is a unique private community situated on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i between the island’s majestic mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Offering lush tropical forests, streams, and waterfalls, North Shore Preserve encompasses one thousand acres of diverse landscape from pastoral countryside to rugged mountain rainforest. This community offers our members a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed golf course; wellness and spa amenities; five-star dining; an on-site organic farm and garden; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At North Shore Preserve, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://northshorepreserve.com/

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com

North Shore Preserve is a unique private community situated on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i between the island’s majestic mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Offering lush tropical forests, streams, and waterfalls, North Shore Preserve encompasses one thousand acres of diverse landscape from pastoral countryside to rugged mountain rainforest. This community offers our members a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed golf course; wellness and spa amenities; five-star dining; an on-site organic farm and garden; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At North Shore Preserve, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences.