Pastry Cook

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:

Riverfront luxury in one of America’s most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower – a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

About the role
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Pastry team as a Pastry Cook. The pastry is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests. The kitchen presents an endless amount of opportunities of learning and growth for line cook positions of all levels.

What you will do:

• Clean and process raw ingredients, preparing mise-en-place and bases for pastry items.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Complete Food Safe Training certification.
• Prepare consistent, high-quality pastry items per guest orders, following recipe and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain workstation for breakfast, lunch, or dinner service, prepping only what is needed.
• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment such as fryers, stoves, and mixers.
• Label, rotate, and store perishables properly, checking stock levels and noting shortages.
• Minimize food waste, adhering to food cost and usage policies.
• Communicate with the Pastry Chef, contributing to menu development and recipe creation.

What you bring:

• Culinary education is strongly preferred but several years of commercial cooking experience may substitute.
• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, ideally in a high-volume or fine dining environment.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating.
• Attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality pastries and desserts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10364456/Pastry-Cook