Cook 2

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Complimentary room nights

Employee meals during shifts

Uniforms and dry cleaning

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a skilled Cook II to join our Culinary team. You will prepare high-quality menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while upholding the Four Seasons standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll contribute to daily kitchen operations and support a collaborative culinary team environment. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience, cooking techniques knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, or similar food service environment.
• Culinary school education preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety practices.
• Proficiency in operating commercial kitchen equipment and maintaining a clean, organized workstation.
• Excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required local food handling or sanitation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items across multiple kitchen stations, including grill, sauté, and cold line, following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and station set-up for service periods, ensuring readiness for guest demand.
• Monitor and maintain proper cooking temperatures, portion control, and food quality standards.
• Operate and properly maintain a variety of kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, slicers, and food processors.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, including labeling, dating, rotating, and storing products appropriately.
• Manage inventory levels throughout the shift, identify shortages, and assist with minimizing food waste.
• Support kitchen preparation for upcoming shifts by assisting with prep work and product organization.
• Collaborate professionally with culinary leaders and team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary knife skills

Food safety

Multitasking

Kitchen safety practices

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Certification readiness

Education

Culinary school education

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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:

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savour unparalleled fine-dining by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavours by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

About the Role

Four Seasons is seeking a skilled and passionate Cook II to join our Culinary team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service while maintaining the exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and guest satisfaction that define the Four Seasons experience. Reporting to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will play an important role in daily kitchen operations and support a collaborative culinary team environment.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and cook menu items across multiple kitchen stations, including grill, sauté, and cold line, following established recipes and presentation standards.

• Complete mise en place and station set-up for service periods, ensuring readiness for guest demand.

• Monitor and maintain proper cooking temperatures, portion control, and food quality standards.

• Operate and properly maintain a variety of kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, slicers, and food processors.

• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, including labeling, dating, rotating, and storing products appropriately.

• Manage inventory levels throughout the shift, identify shortages, and assist with minimizing food waste.

• Support kitchen preparation for upcoming shifts by assisting with prep work and product organization.

• Collaborate professionally with culinary leaders and team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, or similar food service environment.

• Culinary school education preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety practices.

• Proficiency in operating commercial kitchen equipment and maintaining a clean, organized workstation.

• Excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required local food handling or sanitation certifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent training and career development opportunities

• Complimentary accommodations at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (subject to program availability)

• Complimentary employee meals during shifts

• Uniforms provided and complimentary uniform cleaning

• Opportunities to work alongside an award-winning culinary team

• Inclusive, supportive, and people-focused work environment

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position

• Flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

• Typically 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent training, development, and career growth opportunities within Culinary

• Complimentary room nights at Four Seasons properties worldwide

• Complimentary meals during shifts

• Uniforms and dry cleaning provided

Discounted

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Parking and Septa access

• City Fitness membership

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time availability

• Hours may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

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 Hotel Philadelphia is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… 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