Pastry Cook I

Four Seasons Hotel At The Surf Club

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the Role

Prepare sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, chocolates and show pieces according to guest orders and banquet event orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

What You Will Do

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• 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.

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, ideally in a high-volume or fine dining environment.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating.
• Attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality pastries and desserts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
• Complimentary employee meals
• Complimentary parking

Schedule & Hours

• Full Time (early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays).

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.