Position: Pastry Cook
About: With towering European Renaissance décor and original works of 20th century art lining the walls, decades of Jonathan tradition are felt simply by walking in the front doors of the Town Club. Within this historic backdrop, the Town Club boasts modern amenities, intuitive service, and over 200 diverse special events hosted by the Club each year that illustrates our determination to preserving tradition while exploring the newest trends of contemporary Los Angeles. The Town Club is filled with unique landings for your respite after a long day, with the Rooftop Terrace that lets 13 stories mute the clamor of Downtown Los Angeles, or The Grill which brings signature dishes with fresh ingredients from our Urban Garden, meticulously paired with select wines from our expert sommeliers. With event and overnight rooms, gym, food, drink, and more, the Town Club is an oasis in the heart of one of the busiest cities in the world. As a Pastry Cook, you would be working on a variety of stations in the club. This position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the Members with Jonathan Club culinary team. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. This position will also assist the Pastry Cook 1, Pastry Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine to plan and prepare quality service for the culinary department. The Pastry Cook is responsible for providing the highest level of hospitality service, organizing the work area efficiently, preparing food within recommended periods, operating kitchen equipment, producing quality products, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, preparing cooking ingredients, adhering to quality standards, preparing a variety of food items, setting up station with menu items, replenishing service lines, communicating effectively, washing and disinfecting kitchen areas, maintaining portion size and food quality, minimizing waste, reviewing work status, providing on-the-job training, and assisting team members.
Requirements: Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures; able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality; great personal hygiene and grooming standards; should be able to communicate, read and write clearly and effectively; 1-5 years of previous experience in a high volume kitchen or full-service hotel required
Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off, Employee discounts, Career development opportunities, Competitive salary
