Five-Star Cook II: Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Free room nights worldwide

Complimentary meals during shifts

Uniforms and dry cleaning

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a talented Cook II to join our Culinary team. You will prepare high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items while maintaining the exceptional standards that define Four Seasons.

Reporting to culinary leadership, you will help create memorable dining experiences for guests in a five-star setting. The role requires a minimum of three years of professional kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Intermediate culinary knowledge with strong understanding of cooking techniques.
• Proficient knife skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, mixers, and slicers.
• Food Handler or Food Safety certification, or the ability to obtain required certifications.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, cleanliness, and guest service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Work across multiple kitchen stations including grill, sauté, and cold line.
• Complete daily mise en place and station setup for service periods.
• Monitor cooking temperatures to ensure quality and safety.
• Assist with advance preparation based on business needs.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate products per safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support inventory control by minimizing waste and reporting shortages.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary work environment.
• Collaborate with team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Steamers

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a talented Cook II to join our Culinary team. You will prepare high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items while maintaining the exceptional standards that define Four Seasons.

Reporting to culinary leadership, you will help create memorable dining experiences for guests in a five-star setting. The role requires a minimum of three years of professional kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment.