Cook (O/C)

Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) – Dollar for Dollar Match up to

Education Assistance Program (F/T)

Shoes for Crews

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is seeking an experienced culinary professional for a high-volume kitchen role. The position requires a minimum of 3+ years of culinary experience, strong sanitation knowledge, and excellent team communication with F&B staff.

A high school diploma is preferred, and ServSafe/CA Food Handler certifications are advantageous. The role offers a flexible schedule (AM/PM) with a pay rate of $25.00 per hour and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years culinary experience in a high volume setting.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to complete requisitions and read recipes.

Responsibilities

• Full prep before Runway opens for service.
• Cook all food at the proper time per Executive Chef's methods.
• Communicate with F&B staff including Restaurant Director, Stewarding, Cooks, Runway and Banquet Servers.
• Handle and rotate food according to procedures.
• Coordinate leftovers with the kitchen supervisor on duty.
• Maintain professional attitude and courtesy in a positive environment.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to meet health standards.
• Be flexible with varying schedules due to hotel needs.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Apprenticeship program

Culinary education emphasis

Tools

ServSafe

CA Food Handler

Job description

Rate of Pay: $25.00/hour, overtime eligible

HOURS: Must have flexible schedule, both AM and PM.

Job Duties:

• Full prep before before Runway opens for service.
• Full prep before Banquet event.
• Cook all food at the proper time in accordance with the methods established by the Executive Chef.
• Have an open line of communication with all F&B Staff ie: Restaurant Director, Stewarding, Cooks, Runway and Banquet Servers etc.
• Handle food and rotate it according to procedures set-up
• Coordinate the left-over foods with the kitchen supervisor on duty in order to be handled properly.
• Promote and exhibit professional attitude within a positive working environment, displaying a courteous manner to all.

Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.

Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills or executing special guest dietary requests.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years culinary experience in a high volume setting
• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.

Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.

Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

Ability to read, write and speak the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees.

Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of hot/cold food preparation.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) – Dollar for Dollar Match up to 4%
• Education Assistance Program (F/T)
• Shoes for Crews, (1 free pair of work shoes per year)
• Friendly working environment

The Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 818 595 1000 to let us know the nature of your request.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Skills

Preferred

Time-Management Advanced

Teamwork Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Technical/other training or better in Culinary Arts.

Experience

Required

3+ year minimum in high volume restaurant

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ServSafe

CA Food Handler

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