Cook 2

Proper Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Hotel Cook 2 to set up and deliver high-quality food production across designated outlets. The role requires adherence to plating standards, organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

You will work with the Head Cook/Sous Chef to manage assignments, prep, and production levels while maintaining food safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification of Culinary training from a recognized institution.
• Valid food handling certificate.
• Ability to expand and condense recipes to meet production needs.
• Previous training in guest relations.
• Proficiency in comprehending and following various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up food stations in accordance with menu requirements and anticipated business levels.
• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of kitchen equipment, ensuring it is used only as intended.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization standards in all hotel areas.
• Adhere strictly to State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Collaborate with Head Cook/Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, and any relevant changes.
• Organize prep items from different areas to ensure readiness for service.
• Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with necessary tools, supplies, and equipment to meet demand.
• Conduct regular inspections of the line, floor, and all kitchen stations to ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Cook experience

Guest relations

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

With city lights and vintage brick as a backdrop, Downtown Los Angeles Proper reimagines luxury in the historic district, transforming an iconic Broadway Corridor landmark into a 147-room destination hotel. The creative vision of Kelly Wearstler seamlessly blends past and present through compelling design, vintage influence, and local art. Highlights include two destination restaurants , Cabrillo and Cara Cara , along with Dahlia , an intimate cocktail lounge, plus a city-view rooftop pool and a pair of one-of-a-kind suites fashioned from the building’s former basketball court and indoor pool.

Job Overview:

The Hotel Cook 2 is responsible for setting up and delivering high-quality service in all aspects of food production for menu items and specials across designated outlets. They must adhere to standards and plating guide specifications while ensuring organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up food stations in accordance with menu requirements and anticipated business levels.
• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of kitchen equipment, ensuring it is used only as intended.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization standards in all hotel areas.
• Adhere strictly to State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Collaborate with Head Cook/Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, and any relevant changes.
• Organize prep items from different areas to ensure readiness for service.
• Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with necessary tools, supplies, and equipment to meet demand.
• Conduct regular inspections of the line, floor, and all kitchen stations to ensure cleanliness.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification of Culinary training from a recognized institution.
• Valid food handling certificate.
• Ability to expand and condense recipes to meet production needs.
• Previous training in guest relations.
• Proficiency in comprehending and following various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hotel or resort setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Creative culinary flair and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Company Overview

Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking out the best of the best from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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