What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook 3 position at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts?
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:
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 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 Cook III is an experienced culinary professional responsible for preparing brunch, lunch, and dinner food items per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. This role demonstrates advanced culinary skills, works with a high level of independence across kitchen stations, and supports the consistent execution of Four Seasons culinary standards.
What You Will Do
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Want to know more about working for Four Seasons? Visit us at:
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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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:
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 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 Cook III is an experienced culinary professional responsible for preparing brunch, lunch, and dinner food items per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. This role demonstrates advanced culinary skills, works with a high level of independence across kitchen stations, and supports the consistent execution of Four Seasons culinary standards.
What You Will Do
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner food items per guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for assigned service periods.
- Work all stations on the line with proficiency while maintaining pace, accuracy, and attention to detail during high-volume service.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, ensuring production aligns with estimated needs and established pars.
- 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.
- Ensure all food containers are dated and rotated per policies; maintain proper food temperatures; manage freezer pulls, line set-up, and inventory awareness; control food waste, loss, and usage per guidelines.
- Support food cost control efforts by maintaining quality, consistency, and responsible product handling.
- Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors, supporting a collaborative and respectful kitchen culture.
- High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education, or equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of three years of culinary experience with demonstrated intermediate-to-advanced culinary knowledge.
- Strong proficiency in operating, maintaining, and cleaning kitchen equipment including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Strong knife skills, ability to multi-task, and confidence working independently during service.
- Competitive wages
- Complimentary employee meals
- Uniforms and uniform laundering
- Ongoing culinary training and professional development
- Complimentary stays at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- An inclusive, respectful workplace culture rooted in Four Seasons values
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Parking and SEPTA access
- City Fitness membership
- Full‑time position
- Approximately 40 hours per week over five day
- Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Want to know more about working for Four Seasons? Visit us at:
You Tube: http://bit.ly/WeAreFS
Facebook: http://bit.ly/WeAreFS_FB
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/WeAreFS_LI
Twitter: http://bit.ly/WeAreFS_TW
Instagram: http://bit.ly/WeAreFS_IG
See what our employees are saying at: #FSEmployee
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf