Cook II — Elevate Dining in a 5-Star Hotel Kitchen

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

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