Pastry Cook II - Elevate Desserts & Banquets

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

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.