Pastry Cook - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel is located off I-405 with SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome, and The Forum located three miles away. Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica Pier are within 13 miles. We are looking for an experienced pastry cook to join our culinary team!

From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use . In addition, the property offers free meal while on shift, free parking, and dry-cleaning service for uniforms. We know that you will love being a part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list!

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a pastry cook or baker in a production kitchen, commissary or bakery

• Experience in proofing and baking croissants, muffins, etc

• Proficiency in following standardized recipes and producing desserts from scratch including but not limited to tiramisu, panna cotta, bread pudding, etc

• Previous hotel pastry production experience is a plus

• Working knowledge of bakery production equipment including but not limited to ovens, mixers, proofers, scales, hand blenders, etc

• Open availability and the ability to work morning, evening, weekend and holiday shifts

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Pay Rate: $24.61 per hour

Shift Pattern: Varied early morning shifts starting as early as 4:00am. Must be available weekends and holidays as well

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance

• Mental Health Resources

• Sick Pay/Vacation Pay

• Go Hilton travel discount program

• 401(k) plan

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Complimentary Duty Meals served in our Team Member Restaurant

• Employee Assistant Program

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

Hilton LAX is and Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. The Employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

A Pastry Cook is responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Cook, you would be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards

• Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product

• Develop new products for a-la-carte and catering menus, as needed

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

• Display and set baked products on mobile carts according to specifications

• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodation, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!