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This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Makena Golf & Beach Club, set on Maui, HI.

Makena Golf & Beach Club is seeking a Club Cook II to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department.
The Club Cook II 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 Cook 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

• Prepare food served, including appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts, using established standards, recipes, and procedures.

• Prepare food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events.

• Prepare sauces and stocks.

• Able to work all stations on the hotline, setting up and executing through service hours proficiently and consistently.

• Assist in the development of menus and recipes. Assist in planning, development, and implementation of standards and procedures.

• Maintain 100% quality food production at all times.

• Follows plating standards as determined by Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

• Meet timing of food items as required by the guest.

• Maintain clean and safe working area including refrigeration. Follows sanitation set-up, determining what is needed and in what order. Work cleanly and neatly setting a good example for lower-level cooks.

• Notify the Chef or Sous Chef of shortage of food in a timely manner.

• Ensure food is properly and safely stored, including daily icing of fish. Responsible to ensure that food items are properly rotated, labeled, and dated.

• Assist in controlling food costs.

• Purchase and receive products daily.

• Coordinate and monitor the work of lower-rated cooks including inline service and production situations.

• Monitor kitchen staff as well as front-of-house staff in the organization and ensure timeliness.

• Follow and ensure safe work practices are followed, including the correct lifting techniques and use of equipment.

• Train and coach lower-level cooks in all aspects of cooking.

• Operate standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens, fryers, stoves, and kryovac machines.

• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance.

• Assist in the cleaning of kitchens, refrigerators, and storerooms.

• Responsible for timely and complete set up of culinary station equipment, breaking down and putting away all items on the workstation.

• Expedite different meal periods when necessary. Control the pace of cooks and servers.

• Anticipate problems and notify the chef on duty or Cook I.

• Follow safe work practices, including the correct lifting techniques and use of equipment.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

• Complete other duties and tasks as assigned by higher-level cooks and Chefs.

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.

Benefits
• $32.34/hr
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Holidays & Vacation/Sick Time
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Makena Golf & Beach Club is an island dreamscape spread across Mauiʻs southern leeward coast that spans from turquoise sea to rolling mountaintops. Makena is a private, members-only community that honors Makena’s rich cultural heritage and takes to heart the responsibility to support its abundant nature and a sustainable future. Makena offers its members an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; a private beach club with resort pools and cabanas; a world-class spa and fitness center; a kids club, tennis and pickleball courts; multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At Makena, 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.

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.