Pastry Cook A – Four Seasons Resort TamarindoAt Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us. Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.The upcoming Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Jalisco, Mexico rests on 3,000 acres of a private natural reserve on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Most of its 155 rooms will boast exceptional panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, enveloped by the surrounding jungle and lush golf course.Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is heartily committed to showcasing the very best of Mexican Art, Culture and Nature. The local community and their warmth are a key component of our guest experience, and our Pastry Cook A will imbue a passion for this destination and the Culture.Master Your Craft:The Pastry Cook A will 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.Be You:The Pastry Cook A will demonstrate the following key characteristics:Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to 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. Desired Skills and Experience:Education: High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.Experience: Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.Connect with us…Join Our TeamWork on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and focuses on excellent results. Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guestsThe management level for this position is:Operations - Individual ContributorThe Location for this position is:TamarindoWant to know more about living and working in this destination? Check out the website.The transferring employee will be responsible for obtaining or will currently hold proper work authorization for the country in which the position is located.
