Pastry Cook II - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, an award-winning establishment honored with Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond ratings, exemplifies luxury hospitality set against the picturesque backdrop of Dana Point, California. Nestled adjacent to Laguna Beach, Dana Point is renowned for its surf culture heritage and its vibrant, relaxed coastal lifestyle, making it an ideal location for guests seeking both relaxation and active pursuits. The resort itself spans 175 acres atop a majestic 150-foot seaside bluff, offering over 400 elegantly designed rooms and an impressive 115,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy a diverse dining experience across eight food and beverage outlets, including four distinct restaurants, a beach club, a lounge, a marketplace, and in-room dining services. As part of the esteemed Waldorf Astoria brand, the resort is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to its guests. This commitment extends to creating meaningful career opportunities for its team members while positively impacting the surrounding community. The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club fosters an environment where innovation, quality, and guest satisfaction remain paramount, attracting professionals who share a passion for excellence in hospitality. The Pastry Cook II role is an exciting opportunity to join this distinguished Pastry Team at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate starting at $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and location. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility and availability to work various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. As a Pastry Cook II, you will be instrumental in the creation, preparation, and production of all pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts served across the resort's diverse food and beverage outlets. The role demands adherence to the highest culinary standards, ensuring all items meet the designated recipes and quality benchmarks that define the Waldorf Astoria’s reputation. Beyond the hands-on baking and preparation, the Pastry Cook II will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the pastry kitchen, ensuring compliance with food sanitation standards, and properly stocking and storing all prepared products to uphold freshness and safety. Innovation plays a key role in this position as well, with opportunities to develop new products for the a-la-carte and catering menus, enhancing the guest dining experience and supporting the resort’s financial goals. Hilton, the parent company, has a storied history dating back to 1919 as a leader in the hospitality industry. Demonstrating core values such as hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a sense of urgency, Hilton continues to set the standard for excellence worldwide. Working as part of Hilton means engaging in a culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. Team members enjoy a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth, alongside an array of innovative programs and benefits designed to support wellness and job satisfaction. Joining Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club as a Pastry Cook II means becoming part of a legacy that blends luxury, culinary creativity, and exceptional service. It is a position that offers both challenge and reward, welcoming those with a passion for the culinary arts and a desire to contribute to a world-class resort experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• relevant pastry cooking experience
• ability to work various shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• physical ability to stand for extended periods
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• reliable and punctual
• flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs