Amaya Cook III

AccorHotel • San Diego, CA

3d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook III at Amaya is responsible for supporting daily restaurant operations through preparation, production, and basic execution of menu items. This position serves as a foundational culinary role, assisting higher-level cooks and chefs while maintaining Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards of quality, consistency, and sanitation.

Requirements

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Valid Food Handler’s Card required
• Ability to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow recipes, verbal instructions, and kitchen standards
• Ability to wash, peel, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
• Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen equipment
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with other departments
• Ability to understand and follow basic English instructions
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Nice To Haves

• Basic kitchen experience preferred
• Culinary education a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing hot and cold food items for Amaya restaurant service
• Perform basic cooking tasks under the direction of Cook I, Cook II, or Chef leadership
• Execute prep work including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning fruits, vegetables, and proteins
• Prepare simple menu components, stocks, sauces, and garnishes as assigned
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and follow proper knife and equipment safety
• Date, label, and rotate food items per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times
• Assist with miseen place for upcoming shifts and service periods
• Help monitor pars and report shortages or quality issues to leadership
• Properly store unused food items, ensuring correct covering, labeling, and dating
• Support buffet setup, breakdown, and restocking when required
• Carry out all reasonable requests by management within job capabilities

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international growth
• Complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties
• Special dining and wellness discounts

What This Job Offers

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