Cook II – Luxury Resort Kitchen, Elevate Your Craft

Four Seasons; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Employee meals

Dry cleaning

Accommodations for staff

401(k) plan

Training & development

Job summary

Four Seasons is seeking a Cook II for our Palm Beach resort. You will join a skilled culinary team, prepare high-quality dishes, and uphold Four Seasons standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

We value strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. A minimum of 2 years in a professional kitchen and knife skills are required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

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

Station management

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or culinary school education or equivalent

Job description

Four Seasons is seeking a Cook II for our Palm Beach resort. You will join a skilled culinary team, prepare high-quality dishes, and uphold Four Seasons standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

We value strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. A minimum of 2 years in a professional kitchen and knife skills are required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.