Pastry Cook 3

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:

Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.

We are hiring! !

We are hiring Pastry Talent for our Resort. Join us as our next Pastry Cook 3. Recent Culinary Graduate with Restaurant Pastry experience...You might be the right person for us!! Get the opportunity to create Michelin star desserts for Auro alongside our awarded pastry team!

About the role:

Prepare all items for the dessert service for Michelin star, Auro, as well as Truss Restaurant + Bar. Gain experience plating fine dining desserts and mignardises. This position is for the PM service and must be in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. Requires afternoon/late night availability.

 

What you will do: 

• Execute the mise-en-place and cooking of all dessert menu items as directed, ensuring the highest of standards are maintained for all outlets. 

• The ability to ensure superior production of all sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities.  

• The ability to communicate regularly with the Pastry Chef, and contribute to menu development and recipe creation for a variety of outlets.  

• Create and maintain a positive work environment conducive to learning and growth for all team members.  

• 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.

• Assist in prep work as required for the next shift ​

 

Who you bring:

• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education preferred 

• Minimum one year culinary or related work experience.    

• Pastry knowledge is expected for this position.    

• Working knowledge is generally attained on-the-job.