Pastry & Prep Cook (48323)

Jrk Residential Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan auto-enrollment

40 hours vacation in first year

72 hours paid sick leave per year

Holiday pay for eligible employees

Job summary

Jrk Residential Group is seeking a Lead Cook – Pastry at Hotel Oceana Santa Monica. This full-time role offers a salary between $60k-70k in a beautiful oceanfront environment. You will engage with team members to ensure flawless execution of orders and maintain a safe food service environment.

Qualified candidates should have several years of professional cooking experience, preferably in hospitality, with a focus on guest care and teamwork. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Must treat guests with concern and care.
• Requires several years of professional cooking experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and adhere to the menu during shifts.
• Maintain a safe food service environment by cleaning workstations.
• Engage team members in delivering food orders efficiently.

Skills

Integrity

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts degree

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Cook – Pastry at Hotel Oceana Santa Monica (Hotel Oceana, Santa Monica, CA). Full-time, salary $60k-70k. Location: oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened 2019.

Responsibilities

Throughout each shift, you prepare ingredients, adhere to the menu, and follow food health and safety procedures to cook meals to order. You maintain a safe food service environment by regularly cleaning workstations and equipment and assisting other cooks and the Chef in delivering food in a fast‑paced environment. Your friendly, efficient, and high‑touch approach engages team members throughout the day to ensure the kitchen executes all orders flawlessly, whether dine‑in or room service. Your organizational skills and attention to detail assist all kitchen and service staff members in contributing to effective restaurant operations. Your prior three‑plus years of experience as a cook, steward, or other related position and relevant training in fine‑dining kitchen preparation helps you acclimate quickly.

Details

Full‑time hospitality schedule defined by operational needs, including weekends and holidays. Dress and grooming standards: hotel‑issued uniform; no visible tattoos, unnatural hair colors, or piercings other than one pair of earrings; neatly groomed facial hair.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Auto‑enrollment in 401(k) plan after 60 days
• 40 hours vacation in first year, 72 hours paid sick leave per year
• Holiday pay for eligible employees (6 yearly holidays)

Qualifications

• Treats all guests with the highest level of concern and care; demonstrates integrity, honesty, and ethics
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Treats everyone with respect and dignity, takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, takes initiative, and maintains confidentiality
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Functions well in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary arts degree preferred
• Several years of professional cooking experience, preferably in hospitality
• Food handling certifications (ServSafe) required

Physical Requirements

• Full‑time variable schedule
• No travel required
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds; use hands to manipulate tools and control equipment
• Stand for extended periods, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, or crouch as required

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.