Pastry Cooks of All Levels

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Four Seasons Jackson Hole, IL

About The Position

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is hiring pastry cooks at all levels. The role involves preparing pastry items to guest orders and established recipe, production, portion, quality, and presentation standards. Pastry cooks execute complex items such as laminated doughs, plated desserts, and specialty cakes, support timely production for service, and maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen equipment standards. The position also includes mentoring junior pastry cooks and assisting with seasonal dessert menu development.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and lead by example.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong culinary skills and knowledge of international cuisine.
Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for 8 hours per shift.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends, to accomplish major responsibilities.
Must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

Execute complex pastry items such as laminated doughs, plated desserts, and specialty cakes.
Monitor the quality and presentation standards of pastry products.
Train and mentor junior pastry cooks on techniques and procedures.
Assist with seasonal dessert menu development and suggest improvements.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety and sanitation standards.
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely production for service.
Follow recipes and instructions accurately.
Prepare pastry items according to guest orders and established recipe cards, production, portion, and presentation standards.
Start food items prepared ahead of time without preparing beyond estimated needs.
Operate and maintain clean kitchen equipment.