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The Langham Hotel

DEPARTMENT: Pastry KitchenJOB TITLE: Cook 1REPORTS TO: Pastry ChefSUPERVISES: NAPRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:Assist the Pastry Chef and drive the day to day operations of the Pastry Kitchen.RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES: <ul><li>Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served.</li><li>Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.</li><li>Assisting all areas of kitchen when necessary.</li><li>Able to work every station in the kitchen with success and minimal supervision.</li><li>Create a great team environment, where the diversity of the individual members is valued.</li><li>Be passionately involved in the training and development of the department.</li><li>Understand and be the driver of the agreed culinary concepts, goals, and food and beverage directions.</li><li>Be a leader and innovator in the industry.</li><li>Responsible to supply assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.</li><li>Use standardized recipes as your guide for the outlets; sets up and prepares items for banquets per prep lists and Banquet event orders and all other duties as assigned.</li><li>Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers and labels too protect against waste and spoilage.</li><li>Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:<ul><li>Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for long periods of time.</li><li>Requires the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 80 pounds.</li><li>Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (average of 8 hours).</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment to include heat and cold.</li><li>Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking.</li></ul>SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:<ul><li>Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests orders.</li><li>Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions.</li><li>Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.</li><li>Ability to expand and condense recipes.</li><li>Ability to produce created and artistic items.</li><li>Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.</li></ul>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:<ul><li>Experience in a 4-5 start hospitality environment.</li></ul>LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:<ul><li>CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred.</li><li>Food Handler&rsquo;s Certificate required.</li></ul>SALARY:$28.96 - $30.96For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/los-angeles/Pay: $28.96 - $30.96 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Food provided</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience in a 4-5 star hospitality environment?</li><li>Do you have the ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests orders?</li><li>Do you have the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 80 pounds?</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Food Handler Certification (Required)</li></ul>Shift availability:<ul><li>Day Shift (Required)</li><li>Night Shift (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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