Cook I - Pastry

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee culture

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Free hotel stays

Dry cleaning

Employee meals

Paid holidays

Wellness experiences

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Puerto Rico seeks a Cook I to deliver high-quality, consistent dishes in a luxury kitchen, upholding safety and presentation standards.

In this Full Time role, you will prep, cook, and plate menu items according to Four Seasons recipes, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with a skilled kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook I or similar culinary role, preferably in a hotel or fine-dining environment.
• Solid knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive and professional attitude.
• Passion for culinary excellence and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Four Seasons recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines
• Ensure all food is prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Properly handle, store, and rotate food products to ensure freshness and minimize waste
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Assist with prep work, mise en place, and banquet or event production as needed
• Follow all health, safety, and workplace policies at all times

Skills

Cooking techniques

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

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:

Nestled along a two-mile (3.2-kilometre) stretch of beach in Puerto Rico’s Bahia Beach community, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is also surrounded by its own 483-acre (195-hectare) private nature reserve. The property is seamlessly integrated with its natural surroundings, allowing guests and residents to immerse themselves in the white sand beaches, verdant walking trails, and myriad outdoor activities – from golf, tennis, swimming and beyond.

About the role:

As a Cook I, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, consistent dishes while upholding the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and safety. This position is ideal for a skilled cook who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury kitchen environment and takes pride in craftsmanship.

What you will do:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Four Seasons recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines

• Ensure all food is prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

• Properly handle, store, and rotate food products to ensure freshness and minimize waste

• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth daily operations

• Assistwith prep work, miseenplace, and banquet or event production as needed

• Follow all health, safety, and workplace policiesat all times

**What you will bring:**

• Previousexperience as a Cook I or in a similar culinary role, preferably in a hotel or fine-dining environment

• Solid knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilemaintaininghigh standards

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

• A team-oriented mindset with a positive and professional attitude

• Passion for culinary excellence and continuous learning

What weoffer:

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

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental,Visionand Retirement Savings Plan)

• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing

• Complimentary employee meals

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

Schedule & Hours:

Full Time; Rotating Schedule

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative 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