What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook 2 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.
About The Role
As a Pastry Cook, you will prepare high‑quality pastry items—including sweet dishes, cakes, chocolates, frozen desserts, and decorative showpieces—for our guests and banquet events. This role works within the Pastry team and reports to the Pastry Chef. You contribute directly to guest satisfaction by ensuring all pastry offerings meet Four Seasons presentation and quality standards.
What You Will Do
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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.
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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.
About The Role
As a Pastry Cook, you will prepare high‑quality pastry items—including sweet dishes, cakes, chocolates, frozen desserts, and decorative showpieces—for our guests and banquet events. This role works within the Pastry team and reports to the Pastry Chef. You contribute directly to guest satisfaction by ensuring all pastry offerings meet Four Seasons presentation and quality standards.
What You Will Do
- Prepare pastry items of consistent quality according to guest orders, banquet event orders, and recipe standards.
- Complete mise en place and set up assigned station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
- Start advance‑prep food items based on estimated needs to avoid overproduction.
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean pastry and kitchen equipment including mixers, ovens, steamers, food processors, dough sheeters, grills, waffle irons, and fryers.
- Label, date, store, and rotate all food items according to safety standards; ensure perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Monitor station pars, identify preparation needs, and ensure appropriate freezer pulls and line setup.
- Minimize waste through proper production, storage, and portion control.
- Support a safe, organized, and sanitary work environment in line with Four Seasons standards.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with colleagues and leadership.
- High school diploma, culinary school training, or equivalent work experience.
- At least three years of culinary or related experience, ideally within pastry.
- Strong working knowledge of pastry techniques and pastry‑specific kitchen equipment.
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, organization, and efficiency.
- Competitive salary and wages
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Complimentary employee meals
- Complimentary dry cleaning for uniforms
- Global complimentary room nights program
- Access to well‑being, community, and development programs
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Parking and SEPTA access
- City Fitness membership
- Full‑time role
- Expected to work 40 hours across five days per week
- Schedule may include mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs
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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