Pastry Cook for Luxury Hotel Banquets & Desserts

fourseasons; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Parking and Septa access

City Fitness membership

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is hiring a Pastry Cook to support the culinary team in crafting high-quality desserts and baked goods for restaurant and banquet service. The role reports to the Pastry Chef and focuses on executing pastry production across menus with the highest standards.

You will prepare pastries, maintain mise en place, manage production needs, and uphold food safety in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment. Apply to join a team dedicated to guest experience and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1–4+ years of pastry or culinary experience.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques with ability to develop specialty skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and production schedules with attention to detail.
• Strong time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset 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

Teamwork

Recipe following

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is hiring a Pastry Cook to support the culinary team in crafting high-quality desserts and baked goods for restaurant and banquet service. The role reports to the Pastry Chef and focuses on executing pastry production across menus with the highest standards.

You will prepare pastries, maintain mise en place, manage production needs, and uphold food safety in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment. Apply to join a team dedicated to guest experience and excellence.