On-Call 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:

Sleek urban retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, deep-blue waters and swaths of evergreen forests, Seattle is as wild as it is trendy. Our Hotel puts you in the heart of the city's downtown, with the Seattle Art Museum on one side, iconic Pike Place Market on another and the waters of Elliott Bay gleaming to the west. Wake to a fresh cup of coffee delivered straight to your room, then head out to explore eclectic neighbourhoods and craft breweries, or spend the day hiking up nearby Mount Rainier or kayaking on Lake Union. Come nightfall, meet us at Goldfinch Tavern, an Ethan Stowell Restaurant, and let our chefs show you all the best local flavours of your new favourite city.

Pastry Cook - On-Call

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

About the role

Four Seasons Seattle is looking for a Pastry Cook who can be a part of the culinary staff that we have built. Someone who shares a passion for excellence and one who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do.

What you will do:

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.

• Prepare sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, chocolates and show pieces according to guest orders and banquet event orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.

• 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.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

• 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 and actively participate in creating a teamwork environment

What you bring:

• Current WA State Food Handler's Card (required)

• 2-3 years experience with fine pastry; high school education or culinary school required; high standard of cleanliness and food safety.

• Service Passion for Luxury Hospitality

• Requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills

What we offer:

• Have the ability to demonstrate your unique personality and service style while achieving the brand standards that make us Four Seasons

• Be encouraged to demonstrate your professional passion

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Complimentary Employee Meals in our employee cafeteria

Compensation: $26.39/hour

Schedule & Hours:

This is an On-call position. Flexible for morning, mid-day and evening shifts. Willing to work weekends and/or holidays.

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