Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $27.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Incredible travel perks
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid parental leave
Personalized caregiving support
Crisis concierge
Mental Health Resources
Generous Paid Time Off
health and welfare benefits
Financial security plans
Job Description
The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is an exquisite Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond resort located in the stunning coastal town of Dana Point, California. This luxurious resort is nestled atop a 150-foot seaside bluff, sprawling across 175 acres and offering guests over 400 elegantly appointed rooms. The property boasts more than 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, making it an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers. With eight food and beverage outlets including four distinguished restaurants, a beach club, a lounge, a marketplace, and in-room dining options, the resort delivers a comprehensive and refined culinary experience. Dana Point is renowned for its iconic contribution to California's surf culture and is celebrated today for its laid-back atmosphere and active lifestyle, providing a picturesque and vibrant backdrop for the resort.
Waldorf Astoria is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for its guests, meaningful career opportunities for its team members, and a positive impact within the community. The resort is currently seeking a Cook I to join its esteemed Culinary Team. As a Cook I, you will play a critical role in preparing high-quality dishes that meet the resort's exacting standards and delivering exceptional dining experiences that enhance guest satisfaction. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of an award-winning environment where exceptional hospitality is the cornerstone of every interaction.
In this dynamic role, you will prepare menu items according to established recipes and quality standards, efficiently managing guest orders to ensure a memorable dining experience. You will work with complex recipes, oversee food stations, and conduct quality control and inventory checks. Your responsibilities also include inspecting and finalizing plates to ensure presentation and quality align with the Waldorf Astoria standards, maintaining cleanliness and organization of your workspace, and adhering to strict safety and sanitation protocols.
The role extends to coordinating timing and plating, leading cooks during shifts, assisting with inventory management, and participating in shift briefings and special culinary features. Compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations is paramount, ensuring the wellbeing of guests and team members alike.
Joining Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club means becoming part of Hilton's global hospitality family, where core values such as integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency are deeply embedded in the workplace culture. Hilton supports its team members through extensive benefits including travel perks, financial investment opportunities, parental leave, caregiving support, mental health resources, and generous paid time off.
This position invites passionate individuals who are eager to spread the warmth of hospitality and contribute to making each guest's stay truly exceptional. With opportunities for growth and development, exceptional care for team members, and the prestige of working at a world-class resort, the Cook I position at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers a fulfilling and rewarding career pathway.
Waldorf Astoria is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for its guests, meaningful career opportunities for its team members, and a positive impact within the community. The resort is currently seeking a Cook I to join its esteemed Culinary Team. As a Cook I, you will play a critical role in preparing high-quality dishes that meet the resort's exacting standards and delivering exceptional dining experiences that enhance guest satisfaction. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of an award-winning environment where exceptional hospitality is the cornerstone of every interaction.
In this dynamic role, you will prepare menu items according to established recipes and quality standards, efficiently managing guest orders to ensure a memorable dining experience. You will work with complex recipes, oversee food stations, and conduct quality control and inventory checks. Your responsibilities also include inspecting and finalizing plates to ensure presentation and quality align with the Waldorf Astoria standards, maintaining cleanliness and organization of your workspace, and adhering to strict safety and sanitation protocols.
The role extends to coordinating timing and plating, leading cooks during shifts, assisting with inventory management, and participating in shift briefings and special culinary features. Compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations is paramount, ensuring the wellbeing of guests and team members alike.
Joining Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club means becoming part of Hilton's global hospitality family, where core values such as integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency are deeply embedded in the workplace culture. Hilton supports its team members through extensive benefits including travel perks, financial investment opportunities, parental leave, caregiving support, mental health resources, and generous paid time off.
This position invites passionate individuals who are eager to spread the warmth of hospitality and contribute to making each guest's stay truly exceptional. With opportunities for growth and development, exceptional care for team members, and the prestige of working at a world-class resort, the Cook I position at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers a fulfilling and rewarding career pathway.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous professional cooking experience preferred
- Ability to follow established recipes and quality standards
- Knowledge of food handling and safety protocols
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Effective communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous cooking experience in a professional kitchen preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with leadership potential
Job Duties
- Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
- Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
- Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings and handle complex recipes
- Oversee stations, execution, quality control, and inventory checks
- Inspect preparations and dishes to ensure quality and presentation standards
- Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary
- Coordinate timing and plating and manage cooks during shifts
- Assist with inventory checks, ordering, and shift briefings
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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