Pastry Cook 3

Four Seasons; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Accommodation at other 4

Complimentary Employee Meals

Complimentary Parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Surf Club in Surfside, FL is seeking a Pastry Line Cook 3. You will prepare pastry items, cakes, ice creams and showpieces as directed by chefs, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a busy kitchen.

The role requires attention to detail, strong work ethic and the ability to work with others to deliver exquisite desserts for guests and events. Standing for long periods and lifting up to 70lbs are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year culinary experience and basic culinary knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate and clean commercial baking equipment.
• Proficient knife skills and multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders and standards; set up station for service.
• Start items prepared ahead of time, avoid overproduction.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and ensure proper cleaning.
• Date and rotate perishables, monitor temperatures, manage stock and waste.
• Collaborate with team to deliver flawless final products.

Skills

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Culinary knowledge

Safety and sanitation

Education

High school education

Culinary school / culinary institute education

Tools

Mixer

Ovens

Sheeter

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.

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:

Oceanfront elegance within an iconic social club setting. From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. An icon in the Miami Beaches, located near Sunny Isles, this beachside hotel brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.

About The Role

The Pastry Line Cook 3 will be in charge of preparing sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, chocolates and show pieces according to guest orders and banquet event orders. All items and baked goods will be prepare as directed by Junior Pastry Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef and in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about pastry. Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The Pastry Cook works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. The position also requires continuous standing for up to 8 hours per shift and the ability to lift up to 70lbs.

What You Will Do

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including commercial mixer, food processor, oven, waffle iron, and dough sheeter.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

What You Bring

• High school education, cooking school, culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one-year culinary. Basic culinary knowledge is required for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Ability to safely operate, maintain and clean commercial baking equipment including; mixer, ovens, sheeter, etc.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.

What We Offer

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Complimentary Parking

Schedule & Hours:

Full Time (early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays)

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

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affi­mnative 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