Five-Star Resort Pastry Cook II — Luxe Desserts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary accommodations for other

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is seeking a Pastry Cook II to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of pastry items, contribute to daily pastry production for resort dining and banquets, and maintain quality and consistency across all desserts.

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, you will execute recipes, manage mise en place, and collaborate with fellow pastry and culinary team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a Five-Star, Five-Diamond

Qualifications

• High school diploma or culinary/pastry program completed.
• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience in culinary or pastry.
• Strong pastry preparation and presentation skills.
• Excellent knife skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to obtain required food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, chocolates, and fruit preparations per recipes.
• Support daily pastry production for restaurant and banquet services.
• Complete mise en place and prep stations for service.
• Produce items in advance to meet business levels and reduce waste.
• Follow recipes, portioning, plating, and presentation standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen and pastry equipment safely.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients per food safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages to leadership.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and handling of perishables.
• Support food cost controls through portioning and waste reduction.
• Assist with specialty pastry items for upcoming shifts and events.
• Keep workstation clean, organized, and sanitary; collaborate with team.
• Coordinate with Pastry and Culinary teams for efficient production and service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Pastry knowledge

Knife skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or culinary/pastry program

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is seeking a Pastry Cook II to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of pastry items, contribute to daily pastry production for resort dining and banquets, and maintain quality and consistency across all desserts.

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, you will execute recipes, manage mise en place, and collaborate with fellow pastry and culinary team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a Five-Star, Five-Diamond