Pastry Cook III

Four Seasons; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing investment

Life Insurance

Complimentary room nights

Dry cleaning for employee uniforms

Free meals and on-site parking

Training programs

Growth & Development opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook III to join our talented culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to craft innovative pastry creations in a dynamic environment dedicated to exceptional guest experiences.

If you have a passion for pastry and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you! The position offers an hourly wage and comprehensive benefits; successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and bring at

Qualifications

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.
• The ability to operate, maintain and properly clean equipment in the Pastry Shop.
• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards and presentation standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment and keep station ready for service.

Skills

English proficiency

Equipment operation

Culinary experience

Education

High school education / culinary training or equivalent

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Steam table

Tilt kettle

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

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 the location

A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.

About The Role

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook III to join our talented culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to craft innovative pastry creations in a dynamic environment dedicated to exceptional guest experiences. If you have a passion for pastry and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!

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 deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• 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

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• The ability to operate, maintain and properly clean equipment in the Pastry Shop.
• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States

What We Offer

• Hourly Range: $23.22
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your Wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary Room nights and discounted rates
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Training programs, tuition reimbursement
• Growth & Development opportunities

Schedule & Hours

• Full time position

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