Cook I

Parable Hospitality • Marina del Rey, CA

2d • $24 - $25

About The Position

As a Cook I at Marina del Rey Hotel, you will prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, food safety requirements, and presentation guidelines. You will maintain a clean, organized workstation and coordinate with the kitchen team to deliver consistent food and a positive guest experience. The role includes preparing ingredients, preparing hot and cold items, monitoring quality and temperatures, keeping required food and temperature logs, and maintaining and sanitizing kitchen work areas, tools, knives, and equipment. You will also follow safe food-handling practices, communicate with the kitchen team and management, and support other team members and departments as needed.

The hotel is located on the waterfront in Marina del Rey and has 164 guest rooms and suites, a pool, waterfront dining venues, and more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

The position is full-time and pays an hourly rate of $23.69–$24.50.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of cooking or kitchen experience.
• Ability to prepare food according to recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Comfort operating common commercial kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of basic food safety and proper food handling.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning ingredients.
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Clear communication with guests, managers, and team members.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to help where needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, lift, carry, and twist.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work around commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, portion, weigh, and measure ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, preparation checklists, and presentation standards.
• Prepare hot and cold food items with proper portions and presentation.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Monitor food quality, cooking times, and temperatures during preparation.
• Follow food safety standards and maintain required food and temperature logs.
• Set up, maintain, and break down the workstation.
• Keep kitchen work areas, tools, knives, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Use proper protective equipment and follow safe food-handling and kitchen practices.
• Check food and equipment temperatures to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and management.
• Help maintain an organized, efficient, and guest-ready kitchen.
• Support other team members and departments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Team Member Travel Program with hotel and dining discounts.
• Opportunities to connect, give back, and build community through team events and volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed