Cook, I - Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Coury Hospitality; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is hiring a Cook I for MaryJane's Diner at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, on-site and full-time. The role emphasizes preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen operations, and delivering consistent guest experiences in a fast-paced dining environment.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of culinary or professional food preparation experience, with knowledge of food safety and ability to follow recipes and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of culinary or professional food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Food Handler Card or other applicable food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Keep food quality, consistency, and timing on point during every service.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh, properly handled, and ready for the next order.
• Follow food preparation procedures and accommodate guest preferences or special requests as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation throughout your shift.
• Assist with daily prep, ingredient storage, stock rotation, and inventory control.
• Communicate and coordinate with fellow cooks and service team members to keep orders flowing.
• Jump in wherever needed to support kitchen operations and keep service running smoothly.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards at all times.
• Properly store ingredients and label food according to established procedures.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and end-of-shift responsibilities.
• Take pride in your work, follow direction, and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

About Us

At Coury Hospitality, we bring a commitment to collaborative excellence, a unified vision, and shared principles of partnership to every aspect of hotel management. Our approach is seamless and tailored, ensuring each property under our management offers a unique and exceptional guest experience.

Join our team of Experience Curators!

Coury Hospitality has an amazing opportunity as a Cook I.

Cook I | MaryJane's Diner | Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

On-Site | Full-Time

Good Vibes. Great Eats. Legendary Flavor.

MaryJane's Diner takes the classic American diner and turns it up to 11 - Southern California style. From crave-worthy breakfasts to satisfying lunches and late-night favorites, we serve up comfort food with a side of good vibes in the heart of downtown San Diego.

We're looking for a culinary Experience Curator who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, and knows that great food is about more than what's on the plate. If you're ready to bring your skills, creativity, and passion to the line, it's time to turn up the heat!

Your Mission

As our Cook I, you'll help bring the MaryJane's Diner experience to life by preparing and cooking delicious, consistent, high-quality dishes. You'll work alongside our culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly, maintain food quality and presentation, and deliver the flavors our guests keep coming back for.

What You'll Do

Bring the Flavor

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Keep food quality, consistency, and timing on point during every service.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh, properly handled, and ready for the next order.
• Follow food preparation procedures and accommodate guest preferences or special requests as directed.

Keep the Kitchen in Rhythm

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation throughout your shift.
• Assist with daily prep, ingredient storage, stock rotation, and inventory control.
• Communicate and coordinate with fellow cooks and service team members to keep orders flowing.
• Jump in wherever needed to support kitchen operations and keep service running smoothly.

Own Your Station

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards at all times.
• Properly store ingredients and label food according to established procedures.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and end-of-shift responsibilities.
• Take pride in your work, follow direction, and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture.

You're a Great Fit If You...

Have at least one year of culinary experience in a hotel, restaurant, diner, or similar food service environment.

Know your way around a busy kitchen and can prepare dishes with speed, accuracy, and consistency.

Take pride in food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Stay composed under pressure and adapt quickly when priorities change.

Communicate effectively, work well with others, and understand that teamwork makes the kitchen run.

Bring a positive attitude, initiative, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

Are available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of culinary or professional food preparation experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Food Handler Card or other applicable food safety certification, as required.

Why Join Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Legendary Brand: Be part of a globally recognized brand built on music, individuality, and authentic connection.

Do What You Love: Bring your culinary skills to a lively diner where great food and memorable guest experiences go hand in hand.

Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and supporting one another.

Rockstar Perks: Competitive pay and benefits, based on eligibility.

Center Stage Downtown: Work in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, surrounded by the energy and excitement of downtown San Diego.

Let's Rock This Together

Ready to bring the heat, serve up great food, and make every plate count? Join the culinary team at MaryJane's Diner and help us create experiences our guests will want to come back for. Let's make it happen!

Here's the Core of Coury Hospitality

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to create UNMATCHED COMMITMENTS.

What else do YOU need to know…

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. We are an equal opportunity employer.