Cook I - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

** Job Identification:
** 217846

** Job Category:
** Culinary

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* Job Schedule:

** Full time

** Salary
* * 27.00/USD/hourly

** Equal Opportunity Employer
** EOE, including disability/vets

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is looking for a Cook I _ _ to join the Culinary Team!

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dana Point adjacent to Laguna Beach, this town played an iconic role in the emergence of California's surf culture and today is celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fun, active lifestyle. 

The resort is perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff with over 400 rooms, 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and 8 food and Beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and in-room dining.

At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

** _Want to learn more?_**  Hotel Website (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) , Facebook () , Instagram ()

** Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You*
* Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a  
** Lead Cook** , you're not just preparing great tasting food items - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

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** Prepare high-quality dishes:
** Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards

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** Delight our guests:
** Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience

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** Execute complex recipes:
** Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings, handle complex recipes, and oversee stations, execution, quality control and inventory checks

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** Inspect and finalize plates:
** Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards

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** Maintain a clean and organized workspace:
** Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols

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** Manage product and operational needs:
** Coordinate timing and plating, manage/direct cooks during shifts, assist with inventory checks, ordering, shift briefings and some special features

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** Comply with regulatory standards:
** Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

** What It Takes to Make the Stay*
* At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team     member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of  
** Hospitality** . Acting with  
** Integrity
* * and always doing the     right thing.
Inspiring others through  
** Leadership** . A belief that  
** Teamwork
* * drives the best outcomes. A sense of      
** Ownership
* * and     accountability. And a focus on the  
** Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make     a lasting     impact.

** How We'll Help You Thrive*
* At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

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** Incredible travel perks**  - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

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** Own a piece of Hilton**  - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

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** Paid parental leave**  - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

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** Personalized caregiving support**  - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

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** Crisis concierge**  - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single,…