Pastry Cook II

Four Seasons; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Wages

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Retirement Plan

Excellent Training and DevelopmentOppt

Complimentary Accommodations at other

Complimentary Accommodations at other

Job summary

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a Pastry Cook II to craft pastries, desserts, and specialty items for resort dining and banquets. You will support daily pastry production and ensure consistency in portioning, quality, and presentation under the kitchen leadership.

The role requires at least 2 years in a culinary or pastry setting, strong pastry knowledge, and solid knife skills. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities accompany a dynamic resort environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary, pastry, or related professional kitchen experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of pastry preparation and culinary techniques.
• Strong understanding of recipe execution, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, chocolates, fruit preparations, and specialty items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Execute pastry production for restaurant service, banquet events, and other resort culinary needs.
• Complete mise en place and prepare assigned stations for daily service.
• Produce items in advance according to anticipated business levels while minimizing overproduction and waste.
• Follow established recipes, portioning, plating, and presentation standards to ensure consistency.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean commercial kitchen and pastry equipment.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and prepared products according to food safety standards.
• Monitor par levels and communicate product shortages or preparation needs to culinary leadership.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and handling procedures for perishable products.
• Support food cost controls through proper portioning, product utilization, and waste reduction.
• Assist with preparation of specialty pastry items for upcoming shifts and events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary workstation.
• Collaborate professionally with Pastry and Culinary team members to ensure efficient production and service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Pastry knowledge

Knife skills

Multitasking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:

Here at Palm Beach Island's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort, the feel is timeless, charming, and intimately connected to our private beachfront just steps beyond our front door. Every detail and memorable experience tells the story of the warmth and spirit of our iconic island. Dining at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is an experience in and of itself, with inspiration drawing from a Michelin star collaboration and the local elements. The crowning jewel of the Resort is Florie's, the only restaurant and bar in the United States in partnership with Mauro Colagreco, recently recognized as Best of the Best in The World's 50 Best Restaurant awards. Write the next chapter of your career in an authentic Palm Beach paradise.

About The Role

The Pastry Cook II is responsible for preparing a variety of pastry and dessert items, including cakes, pastries, ice creams, sorbets, chocolates, fruit preparations, and specialty creations. This role supports daily pastry production for resort dining and banquet operations while ensuring consistency in preparation, portioning, quality, and presentation. This position is part of the Culinary team and reports to the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef.

What You Will Do

• Prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, chocolates, fruit preparations, and specialty items according to established recipes and quality standards
• Execute pastry production for restaurant service, banquet events, and other resort culinary needs
• Complete mise en place and prepare assigned stations for daily service
• Produce items in advance according to anticipated business levels while minimizing overproduction and waste
• Follow established recipes, portioning, plating, and presentation standards to ensure consistency
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean commercial kitchen and pastry equipment
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and prepared products according to food safety standards
• Monitor par levels and communicate product shortages or preparation needs to culinary leadership
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and handling procedures for perishable products
• Support food cost controls through proper portioning, product utilization, and waste reduction
• Assist with preparation of specialty pastry items for upcoming shifts and events
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary workstation
• Collaborate professionally with Pastry and Culinary team members to ensure efficient production and service

What You Bring

• High school diploma, culinary school or pastry program education, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years of culinary, pastry, or related professional kitchen experience
• Intermediate knowledge of pastry preparation and culinary techniques
• Strong understanding of recipe execution, portioning, and presentation standards
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to operate and properly maintain commercial kitchen and pastry equipment
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and product quality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift and perform the physical responsibilities associated with a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to obtain required food handling or sanitation certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodations at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours

• Flexible schedule required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Authorization

• Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States at the time of application.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affiliation 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