Pastry Cook

Four Seasons; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking a Pastry Cook to create and execute a variety of pastries, desserts, and freshly baked goods each day, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation. You will bring creativity to developing new recipes and refining menus that enhance the guest experience.

A passion for pastry arts, detail orientation, and commitment to premium culinary standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pastry kitchen.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Customer-service mindset and ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, and baked goods to order.
• Ensure quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.

Skills

Pastry Arts

Attention to detail

Creativity

Team player

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower - a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA's best views.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Pastry team as a Pastry Cook. You will create and execute a variety of pastries, desserts, and freshly baked goods each day, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation. You will bring creativity to the role by developing new recipes and refining menu offerings that enhance the guest experience. Success in this position requires a passion for pastry arts, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing premium culinary products that reflect the highest standards of excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, chocolates and show pieces according to guest orders and banquet event orders
• Ensure all dishes are in accordance with production requirements and quality standards
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment

What You Bring:

• A sincere willingness to provide service to residents, guests, and peers.
• At least 1 year experience working in a pastry kitchen.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What To Expect:

• Work a flexible, 40-hour weekly schedule that requires nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates can expect to work 2:30-11 p.m. daily.
• Work independently while managing multiple responsibilities in a professional setting that values organization, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly, requiring adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affidactive Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal