Restaurant Prep Cooks / Pastry Cooks

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.

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