Pastry Cook 1

DEPARTMENT: Pastry Kitchen

JOB TITLE: Cook 1

REPORTS TO: Pastry Chef

SUPERVISES: NA

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Assist the Pastry Chef and drive the day to day operations of the Pastry Kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
• Assisting all areas of kitchen when necessary.
• Able to work every station in the kitchen with success and minimal supervision.
• Create a great team environment, where the diversity of the individual members is valued.
• Be passionately involved in the training and development of the department.
• Understand and be the driver of the agreed culinary concepts, goals, and food and beverage directions.
• Be a leader and innovator in the industry.
• Responsible to supply assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.
• 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.
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers and labels too protect against waste and spoilage.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work and stand in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (average of 8 hours).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment to include heat and cold.
• Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests orders.
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Ability to expand and condense recipes.
• Ability to produce created and artistic items.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience in a 4-5 start hospitality environment.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required.

SALARY:$28.96 - $30.96

For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/los-angeles/

Pay: $28.96 - $30.96 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in a 4-5 star hospitality environment?
• Do you have the ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests orders?
• Do you have the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 80 pounds?

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person