Pastry Cook III

Four Seasons; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 66,535,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Employee Assistance

Free Meals

Uniform Dry Cleaning

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village seeks a Pastry Cook III to craft innovative pastry offerings and join a high‑performing culinary team focused on exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes precise execution, station setup, and collaboration with chefs to deliver premium desserts in a luxury hotel setting. Candidates should have strong English skills, relevant culinary training, and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to operate and clean Pastry Shop equipment.
• High school education or culinary training required.
• Minimum two years culinary experience; advanced knowledge expected.
• Legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items to guest orders following recipes and standards.
• Set up station for service and manage mise en place.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Date and rotate perishables, monitor inventory and waste.

Skills

English proficiency

Equipment operation

Education

High school education or culinary institute

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

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

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative 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