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Prepare all meals including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, receptions, dinner, baked and food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. Complies with additional requests that may arise pertaining to the Chef de Partie. In this role, you will also plan, organize, control and direct the work of the employees within the pastry department while insuring consistency and guest satisfaction. You will work closely with the pastry and food and beverage leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the pastry chef to supervise and assist with the creation and production of all pastry items, following recipes and presentation standards
Manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality, freshness, and cost, and monitoring ordering and stocking
Complete mise en place and set up stations, buffets, and plate up for all outlets
Ability to ensure consistent production of all baked goods and pastries, ice cream, and confectionery for all outlets, banquets and amenities
Manage procurement and ordering processes for the department through Birchstreet, ensuring accuracy, vendor consistency, and adherence to purchasing specifications
Ability to train, evaluate, coach, motivate and supervise other pastry employees to ensure that core standards are met
Organize and assist with restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations)
Ability to communicate regularly with the Pastry Chef to contribute to menu development and recipe creation for the outlets of the resort and custom requests
Create and maintain a positive work environment conductive to learning and growth for all team members
Create and monitor daily production lists for the team based on event orders, production needs and skill set of each employee
Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality
Attend various organizational meetings (BEO, activation meeting) and outline culinary deliverables
Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum and low par
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
Requirements:
College Degree Preferred specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is highly preferred
Prior Cook 1 (experienced), Chef de Partie or Pastry Lead cook in a hotel or patisserie production is preferred
Minimum two years of pastry or baking experience in a similar environment
Proficiency in wedding cakes, custom cakes assembly and decoration is expected for this position
Competency in chocolate work, lamination and bread making is highly preferred
Must be flexible with schedule - Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts
Qualified individuals should possess a keen attention to detail, organization and cleanliness
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations, and ability to multitask
Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean oven, slicer, mixer, food processor and all equipment in the pastry kitchen
Proficient piping skills and knife skills
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
What we offer:
Cigna Medical and Dental Benefit Options after 30 days of employment
401k Retirement
8 weeks of new parental leave pay after 1 year of employment
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary and discounted accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts