Pastry Cook II

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Excellent Training and Development

Employee Discount for Stays

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Uniform

Complimentary Employee Meals

Discounted Marta/Parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Atlanta is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare pastry items and manage station setup for meals. The role requires operating and maintaining a range of kitchen equipment and following strict quality standards.

Two years of culinary experience and a high school diploma or culinary education are expected. The position offers competitive benefits, training, employee meals, and discounts for stays at Four Seasons properties.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or culinary school/institute.
• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience.
• Ability to operate and clean a wide range of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders and standards; set up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Start and manage items prepared in advance to meet estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment including fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, and oven.
• Date and rotate perishables, check pars, and manage stock to prevent shortages.
• Adhere to Four Seasons’ work rules and standards of conduct.
• Work harmoniously with colleagues and supervisors.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

Culinary education

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:

Meet us in Atlanta, and we’ll show you what it means to have fun, Southern style. Our vibrant capital city is the living, breathing cultural heart of the American South, where world-renowned chefs, business moguls and celebrities flock for work and play. Our Midtown Hotel puts you just steps from the renowned High Museum of Art, eclectic Peachtree Street, and the lush expanses of Piedmont Park. Indulge in French inspired luxury, where classic French flavors meet modern elegance of our Brasserie Margot, or treat yourself to some relaxation at our tranquil Spa. Come experience the fun and charm of Atlanta!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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. (40%)


• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs. (20%)


• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill. (10%)


• 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. (10%)


• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact. (10%)


• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. (10%)

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in prep work of special items for the next shift.

What you bring

Education: High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.

Experience:Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Intermediate culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package


• Excellent Training and Development opportunities


• Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide


• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms


• Complimentary Employee Meals


• Discounted rates for Marta and/or Parking

Schedule & Hours:

• Forty hours over a five day period; scheduled days and times may vary based on need

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff orative 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