Cook I

fourseasons; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Complimentary accommodations

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Employee meals

401(k) plan

Job summary

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a Cook I to join our culinary team. You will prepare food to order with quality standards, maintain mise en place, and support daily kitchen operations under the guidance of the Sous and Executive Chefs.

The role requires at least 2 years in a kitchen, or culinary education, strong knife skills, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or culinary education (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of culinary or related experience.
• Strong foundational and advanced culinary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to order with consistent quality, following recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Prepare items in advance according to forecasted demand, minimizing overproduction.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment including fryers, ovens, broilers, mixers, slicers, steamers, and grills.
• Ensure proper food storage by labeling, dating, and rotating products in line with safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels; assist with requisitions, prep lists, and reporting shortages.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Support food cost control initiatives by minimizing waste and following portion standards.
• Comply with Four Seasons standards of conduct and safety policies.
• Collaborate effectively with culinary team members and supervisors.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or culinary education

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:

Here at Palm Beach Island’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort, the feel is timeless, charming, and intimately connected to our private beachfront just steps beyond our front door. Every detail and memorable experience tells the story of the warmth and spirit of our iconic island. Dining at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is an experience in and of itself, with inspiration drawing from a Michelin star collaboration and the local elements. The crowning jewel of the Resort is Florie’s, the only restaurant and bar in the United States in partnership with Mauro Colagreco, recently recognized as Best of the Best in The World's 50 Best Restaurant awards. Write the next chapter of your career in an authentic Palm Beach paradise.

The Cook I is a key member of the Culinary team, responsible for delivering high-quality food preparation and presentation while maintaining Four Seasons standards. This role supports daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets and contributes to an environment of continuous learning and growth. The Cook I reports to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

What you will do

• Prepare food items to order with consistent quality, following recipes, portioning, and presentation standards

• Complete mise en place and set up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service

• Prepare items in advance according to forecasted demand, minimizing overproduction

• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment including fryers, ovens, broilers, mixers, slicers, steamers, and grills

• Ensure proper food storage by labeling, dating, and rotating products in line with safety standards

• Monitor inventory levels; assist with requisitions, prep lists, and reporting shortages

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment

• Support food cost control initiatives by minimizing waste and following portion standards

• Comply with Four Seasons standards of conduct and safety policies

• Collaborate effectively with culinary team members and supervisors

What you bring

• High school diploma or culinary education (preferred) or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary or related experience

• Strong foundational and advanced culinary knowledge

• Proficiency in knife skills and food preparation techniques

• Experience operating standard commercial kitchen equipment

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Complimentary accommodations at other Four Seasons properties

• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms

• Complimentary employee meals

• 401(k) retirement plan

Schedule

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. This will include some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff erative 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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf