Cook I - Studio

Montage International•Laguna Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Montage International is seeking passionate individuals to join their team. They foster a culture where associates are encouraged to do what they love and are empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for guests. Working at Montage is described as more than a job, but a way of life. They welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of culinary techniques and cooking methods
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment

Nice To Haves

Luxury hotel experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders
Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations
Assist with training new kitchen associates
Supervise and mentor cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed
Creative and innovate new menu items and specials
Skillfully prepare hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards
Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
Able to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs