Pastry Cook

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Parking and Septa access

City Fitness membership

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the Culinary team in crafting high-quality desserts and baked goods. You will execute pastry production across restaurant and banquet services, maintaining top quality, consistency, and food safety standards.

You will join a collaborative kitchen under the Pastry Chef, contributing to a guest experience of luxury and excellence. This full-time role offers growth within a renowned hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4+ years of pastry or culinary experience, depending on level (entry to advanced)
• Basic to advanced knowledge of pastry techniques, with opportunity to develop specialty expertise
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and quality standards with attention to detail
• Strong time management and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to professionalism and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked goods following established recipes and presentation standards
• Complete mise en place and set up pastry stations for service across multiple meal periods
• Assist with daily production, including advance preparation based on forecasted business levels
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to ensure quality and minimize waste
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain pastry kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages or production needs to leadership
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional guest experiences

Skills

Pastry experience

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Food safety

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:

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savour unparalleled fine-dining by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavours by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

About the Role

The Pastry Cook supports the Culinary team in preparing high-quality desserts and baked goods that elevate the guest experience. This role is responsible for executing pastry production across restaurant and banquet operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. This position sits within the Culinary team and reports to the Pastry Chef.

What You Will Do

• Prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked goods following established recipes and presentation standards

• Complete mise en place and set up pastry stations for service across multiple meal periods

• Assist with daily production, including advance preparation based on forecasted business levels

• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to ensure quality and minimize waste

• Safely operate, clean, and maintain pastry kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters

• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages or production needs to leadership

• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards

• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional guest experiences

What You Bring

• 1–4+ years of pastry or culinary experience, depending on level (entry to advanced)

• Basic to advanced knowledge of pastry techniques, with opportunity to develop specialty expertise

• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and quality standards with attention to detail

• Strong time management and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to professionalism and collaboration

Discounted

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Parking and Septa access

• City Fitness membership

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affir­ative 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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affir­ative 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