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Pastry Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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Job Description

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.

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in the 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savour unparalleled fine-dining by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavours by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

The Pastry Cook supports the Culinary team in preparing high-quality desserts and baked goods that elevate the guest experience. This role is responsible for executing pastry production across restaurant and banquet operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. This position sits within the Culinary team and reports to the Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook prepares a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked goods following established recipes and presentation standards. The role involves completing mise en place and setting up pastry stations for service across multiple meal periods. The Pastry Cook assists with daily production, including advance preparation based on forecasted business levels. Maintaining proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to ensure quality and minimize waste is an essential part of the position.

Additionally, the Pastry Cook safely operates, cleans, and maintains pastry kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters. Monitoring ingredient levels and communicating shortages or production needs to leadership is part of the daily routine. The Pastry Cook upholds all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards and collaborates with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional guest experiences. This role is ideal for individuals with 1 to 4 plus years of pastry or culinary experience seeking to develop their expertise while contributing to a luxury hospitality environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and genuine hospitality.

Job Requirements

  • 1-4 plus years of pastry or culinary experience, depending on level
  • Basic to advanced knowledge of pastry techniques
  • Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and quality standards with attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to professionalism and collaboration
  • Valid work authorization for the U.S.

Job Qualifications

  • 1-4 plus years of pastry or culinary experience, depending on level
  • Basic to advanced knowledge of pastry techniques, with opportunity to develop specialty expertise
  • Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and quality standards with attention to detail
  • Strong time management and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to professionalism and collaboration

Job Duties

  • Prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked goods following established recipes and presentation standards
  • Complete mise en place and set up pastry stations for service across multiple meal periods
  • Assist with daily production, including advance preparation based on forecasted business levels
  • Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to ensure quality and minimize waste
  • Safely operate, clean, and maintain pastry kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters
  • Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages or production needs to leadership
  • Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional guest experiences

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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