Amaya Cook I

Fairmont; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays at Fairmont & Raffles

Learning programs and Academy

CSR activities

Career development opportunities

Hourly pay

Job summary

Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, CA is seeking a Cook I to prepare hot and cold dishes for daily service and select events. You will follow seasonal, ingredient-driven menus and Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards while maintaining high quality and consistency across stations.

Primary responsibilities include executing menu items, supporting multiple stations, and ensuring food safety. This role requires bending, standing for long periods, and ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal communication with guests and colleagues.
• Valid Food Handler’s Card required.
• Experience in a la carte restaurant service preferred.
• Able to work breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items with consistency.
• Support service across stations: sauté, grill, pantry, and breakfast.
• Cook orders to order respecting seasonal menus and standards.
• Maintain clean, organized stations and proper stock levels.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation at all times.
• Prepare mise en place and portion items accurately.
• Monitor waste and communicate shortages to leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Food safety

Able to work mornings and weekends

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion.

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery.The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

What Is In It For You:

• 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 — the sky is your limit
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $ 26.37/hour USD

Job Description

The Cook I at Amaya is responsible for producing all hot and cold food items for daily restaurant service and select catering functions, ensuring all dishes reflect the seasonal, ingredient-driven focus of Amaya and are prepared according to Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and execute menu items of consistent quality for Amaya, following established recipes and presentation standards
• Support service across stations such as sauté, grill, pantry, and breakfast as assigned
• Cook orders to order, including accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions
• Maintain a strong understanding of Amaya’s seasonal menus, ingredients, and cooking techniques
• Date, label, and rotate all food items per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times
• Prepare mise en place efficiently while avoiding overproduction
• Properly portion all items on assigned station to maintain quality and cost controls
• Monitor food waste, loss, and usage; communicate shortages or quality concerns to leadership
• Check pars, determine prep needs, freezer pulls, and line setup for each shift
• Assist in maintaining clean, organized workstations and properly stocked service areas
• Support prep work for vegetables, sauces, and condiments for upcoming shifts
• Return unused food items to proper storage, ensuring all items are covered, labeled, and dated
• Perform all reasonable requests as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Ability to verbally communicate effective with guests and colleagues
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Ability to read and follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) when applicable
• Valid Food Handler’s Card required
• Experience working a la carte restaurant service preferred
• Ability to work breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to cut, trim, and portion meats and seafood prior to cooking
• Ability to wash, peel, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships across departments
• Ability to bake, broil, sauté, grill, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Ability to accurately measure and mix ingredients according to recipes
• Must be able to speak and understand basic EnglishEmbrace 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

Additional Information

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. Add any other benefits relevant to your property.

Our Values

Respect:
We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others.We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:
We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences.We support each other andwe always stand together.

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments thatcreate unforgettable experiences.

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.