Pastry Cook - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel is a distinguished full-service hotel located conveniently off the I-405 freeway, providing easy access to some of the most iconic venues in the Los Angeles area including SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome, and The Forum, all within a three-mile radius. The hotel is a premiere destination for travelers who seek both comfort and convenience, with popular nearby attractions like Manhattan Beach and the Santa Monica Pier just 13 miles away. As a part of the globally recognized Hilton brand, the hotel embodies a commitment to exceptional guest experiences, quality service, and innovative hospitality solutions that have established Hilton as a leader in the lodging sector for nearly a century. The property is proud of its ranking as the number one workplace on Great Places to Work and Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list, reflecting an award-winning culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its team members. Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel offers a dynamic work environment that supports career growth, comprehensive health benefits, and unique team member perks like the Go Hilton travel discount program that extends to team members' families and friends. Additional benefits include free meals during shifts, free parking, and a dry-cleaning service for uniforms, creating a supportive and employee-focused atmosphere.

The hotel is currently seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join its renowned culinary team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts served across the hotel's food and beverage outlets meet the highest standards of quality, creativity, and consistency. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of pastry cooking or baking experience in a production kitchen, commissary, or bakery, with a proficiency in proofing and baking items such as croissants and muffins. Experience in following standardized recipes and preparing desserts from scratch, including tiramisu, panna cotta, and bread pudding, is essential. Prior hotel pastry production experience is a plus, along with a working knowledge of bakery production equipment like ovens, mixers, proofers, scales, and hand blenders. This position requires open availability for varied early morning shifts from as early as 4:00 a.m., including weekends and holidays, highlighting the need for flexibility and dedication. The Pastry Cook is expected to perform independently as well as contribute effectively within a team environment. The pay rate for this position is $24.61 per hour, reflecting Hilton's commitment to competitive compensation. This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated pastry professional to thrive in a globally respected hospitality company that prioritizes team member growth, innovation, and outstanding guest experiences. Hilton's vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" guides this role, offering a meaningful career where one's contributions directly enhance the guest experience and the success of the hotel.