Cook II — Five-Star Kitchen Specialist

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee meals

Uniforms provided

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Job summary

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a Cook II to join our Culinary team. You will prepare high-quality dishes, manage an assigned station across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and uphold Four Seasons standards in a fast-paced luxury kitchen.

You have at least 2 years in a professional kitchen, strong knife skills, and knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training at a renowned resort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or culinary school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of culinary or related experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong working knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Proficiency in knife skills and station management.
• Ability to operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food items to order with consistent quality, following recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Perform mise en place and independently manage assigned station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Prepare ingredients and advance items according to forecast while minimizing waste.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all standard kitchen equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including labeling, dating, storage, and rotation of all food products.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with requisitions, and communicate shortages or discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas.
• Support food cost control through proper portioning, waste reduction, and adherence to standards.
• Follow Four Seasons work rules, standards of conduct, and safety policies.
• Collaborate professionally with culinary team members and assist in mentoring less experienced cooks as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or culinary school

Job description

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a Cook II to join our Culinary team. You will prepare high-quality dishes, manage an assigned station across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and uphold Four Seasons standards in a fast-paced luxury kitchen.

You have at least 2 years in a professional kitchen, strong knife skills, and knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training at a renowned resort.