Pastry Cook - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel is a premier hospitality establishment located just off the I-405 freeway, offering unparalleled access to some of Southern California's most iconic destinations. Whether it's SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome, or The Forum—all situated within a convenient three-mile radius—or the beautiful coastal attractions of Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica Pier, located within 13 miles, this hotel stands as a gateway to both business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and outstanding service.

As part of the globally recognized Hilton brand, the Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences through its dedicated team members. Renowned for its award-winning workplace culture, the hotel has been ranked number one on Great Places to Work and appeared on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list. This reflects the company’s commitment not only to its guests but also to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where employees thrive personally and professionally.

The role of Pastry Cook is an exciting opportunity within the hotel's culinary team, offering a chance to work in a dynamic and supportive kitchen environment. Candidates will be integral in crafting high-quality baked goods and desserts that enhance the hotel's culinary offerings. With a focus on precision and creativity, the pastry cook will follow standardized recipes while also putting their passion and expertise into producing a variety of baked items from scratch including croissants, muffins, tiramisu, panna cotta, bread pudding, and more. This role welcomes individuals with experience in production kitchens, commissaries, bakeries, or hotel pastry departments and values proficiency with bakery production equipment such as ovens, mixers, proofers, scales, and hand blenders.

This position offers a competitive pay rate starting at $24.61 per hour, with varied early morning shifts that may begin as early as 4:00 am. The ideal candidate must demonstrate flexibility and openness to working weekends and holidays, ensuring the hotel's high standards for culinary excellence are met every day of the week. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Beyond the professional responsibilities, Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel provides a wealth of benefits designed to support the wellbeing and growth of its team members. These include comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their families, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as mental health resources. Employees enjoy free meals during their shifts, free parking, and dry-cleaning services for uniforms. The hotel also encourages financial wellbeing through a 401(k) plan, daily access to wages via DailyPay, and a generous Go Hilton travel discount program that extends to family and friends. These advantages combine to make this an exceptional place to build a rewarding and sustainable hospitality career.