Cook I — Premium Resort Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

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

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.