Cook II, Associate Dining Room

Montage International; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Hotel discounts

Associates’ events

Cleaning provided

Job summary

Montage International – Pendry Newport Beach is hiring a Cook II to join our luxury hotel kitchen. You will collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and deliver dishes that meet our high standards.

By mentoring junior staff, preparing hot and cold foods, and maintaining sanitation, you will help create memorable guest experiences. A minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant or hotel is required, with weekend shifts expected.

Qualifications

• One year minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Capable of collaborating with a team and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Mentor Cook III and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Skillfully prepare hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
• Ability to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

Your Journey

• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Mentor Cook III and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Skillfully prepare hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
• Ability to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

About You

• You love creating dishes and storytelling with food
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
• One year minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates’ events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi‑regular basis
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

At Pendry, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude.

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay scale for Cook II is $23 per hour. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.