Cook 1

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:

Located in the heart of the Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston’s glass skyscraper soars above the city as the third tallest building in Boston. The Hotel’s 215 spacious guest rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the city. Other amenities include The Wellness Floor, a five-star urban spa destination; chic restaurants including brunch hotspot One+One; Trifecta, the stunning restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring Boston’s best cocktails and delicious New England fare; and more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space. One Dalton is also home to 160 beautifully designed private residences that boasts unobstructed views of the city, Charles River, Boston Harbor and out to the Berkshire Mountains and shores of Cape Cod.

The Opportunity:

Looking for an exciting opportunity to join a world-class team and work in one of Boston's most luxurious hotels? Look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston! 

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about hospitality and possess a keen attention to detail to join our Culinary team as a Cook 1!.

Essential function of the job:  

• Ability to work, weekend, nights and holidays.  

• Prepare consistent quality food and pastry items according to guest orders following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards. 

• Complete 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 but not limited to 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. 

Who We Look For:  

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 individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. 

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. 

• Education: High School education, cooking school or culinary institute education preferred.  

• Experience: Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Culinary knowledge is expected for this position. 

• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle iron, flat top grill. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.  

Visa Requirements:  

Visa sponsorship is not available. Must already be legally permitted to work in the United States. Applicants without valid work authorization for the United States will not be considered.  

Some Benefits Four Season Employees enjoy: 

• Hourly Rate: $37.00

• FREE Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your eligible dependents, after 30 days 

• 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan 

• Ability to experience our hotels as a guest through the Employee Travel program 

• Highly competitive salaries and incentives 

• Educational assistance programs, as well as in-house training workshop for all employees.  

• Complimentary Life insurance 

• Vacation & Paid Sick Time Off 

• Complimentary Employee Meals 

• And much more! 

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://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Under Massachusetts law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.