Banquet Cook I

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Delaware; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Energetic employee culture

Learning and development programs

Inclusive employee engagement events

Exclusive discount and travel programs

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Banquet Cook 1 to support our culinary team as the senior cook on the line, working alongside the Chef de Partie. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, guest-focused service, and a passion for quality foods in a luxury setting.

You will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with a team, ensuring air-tight food safety, accurate portions, and consistent presentation across banquets and events.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years culinary or related work experience.
• Advanced knife skills and ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to work as part of team.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items according to guest orders following recipe cards and standards.
• Start items ahead of time to meet estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
• Date and rotate food containers per health policies.
• Control food cost by minimizing waste and loss.
• Maintain sanitation standards and proper temperatures for perishables.
• Complete mise en place and station setup for services.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Flexible schedule

Prioritization

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

About Four Seasons

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 location

Experience the luxury of living and working in one of the Southwest’s most desirable destinations. Scottsdale blends refined living with world-class golf, dining, shopping, wellness, and arts. Minutes from Old Town, Phoenix, and Sky Harbor, it offers easy access locally and globally. Weekends lend themselves easy escapes, whether a day trip to Sedona’s red rocks, a visit to the Grand Canyon, or exploring Arizona’s diverse desert and mountain landscapes. Build a career as dynamic as the place you call home, enjoying a lifestyle defined by excellence, balance, and meaningful connection.

About the role

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is looking for a Banquet Cook 1. This individual will provide support to our culinary team as the most senior cook on the line, followed next by the Chef de Partie. Craftsmanship and drive with a passion for food and great experiences will make a successful candidate for this role.

What you will do

• Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items according to guest orders following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not 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.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all department of health policies are implemented.

• Perform and maintain all actions that affect food cost; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

• Practice sanitation standard. Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures.

• Complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.

What you bring

• Culinary degree preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years culinary or related work experience

• Advanced knife skills and ability to multi-task

• Must be able to work as part of team

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and manage competing priorities

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively with team, guests and hotel

• Able to sit, stand and walk up to 8 hours

What we offer

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!

• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.

• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round.

• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons

• And so much more!

Schedule & Hours

• Full Time

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Afficative 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 - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal