Cook

Island Hospitality Management; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

HSA & FSA

Dependent care FSA

Identity Theft Protection Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Family leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Island Hospitality Management in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality meals with strong presentation and cooking skills. This year-round role requires flexible scheduling to accommodate hotel operations.

You will follow brand recipes, maintain a well-stocked kitchen, and work as part of a dynamic team to ensure guest satisfaction and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Follow brand and IHM SOPs to prepare food and beverages.
• Be a highly motivated team player with initiative.
• Anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve problems as needed.
• Work well in stressful situations.
• Basic knowledge of operating all Food and Beverage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate all menu items to brand standards.
• Receive food and beverage orders as needed.
• Follow brand and IHM recipes when cooking.
• Use ovens, stoves, and microwaves to cook or heat food.
• Keep kitchen stocked and clean after service.

Skills

Brand SOP adherence

Team player

Problem solving

Stress management

Food equipment operation

Tools

Food prep equipment

Job description

Job Description

Bring your culinary skills and join our team as a Cook, where you can dazzle our guests with high standards of quality through presentation, preparation, and cooking abilities. This is a year-round position that may require flexible scheduling availability.

Responsibilities

• Know local health and safety codes and regulations that apply to the hotel.
• Ensure the kitchen remains well‑stocked at all times.
• Receive food and beverage orders as needed.
• Follow provided brand and IHM recipes when cooking food to serve guests.
• Prepare and plate all food items on the menu.
• Use hot food preparation machines such as ovens, stoves, and microwaves to cook or heat food.
• Clean and sanitize tables, countertops, and floors after each service.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow brand and IHM standard operating procedures to prepare food and beverage items.
• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement.
• Effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate all Food and Beverage equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. The employee is also regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The number of hours scheduled per week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing, and other factors. Island Hospitality is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week.

Training

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Benefits

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• HSA & FSA plans available.
• Dependent care FSA.
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance and commuter benefits including transit & parking.
• Pet Insurance.
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services.
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time.
• Family Leave.
• 401(k) Retirement plan – IHM matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution.

Hard Work Rewards

• Incentive based bonus program.
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand.
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand.
• Team Member recognition and bonus.
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, movies, and more through Tickets at Work.
• Career Growth through our in‑house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals.
• Referral bonus program to any of our locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E‑Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.