Cook II – Fine-Dining Prep & Plating at a Luxury Hotel

Monterey Plaza Hotel; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is seeking a Cook II to join a prestigious culinary team in Monterey, CA. The role involves preparing a la carte items, coordinating kitchen timing, and maintaining high quality as part of a four-star property.

The position requires strong cooking techniques, teamwork, and a readiness to work in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is preferred, with culinary training or 3–5 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and food presentation service standards.
• Excellent techniques of cooking.
• Attention to detail in mise en place, execution and plating.
• Operates a wood oven for specialty food items.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Meets legal age requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a la carte hot and cold items for the Coastal Kitchen.
• Prepares and cooks food items according to the Hotel’s high standards of quality.
• Preps properly for service nightly.
• Cook food items per specifications and recipes as directed.
• Coordinate timing and preparation for nightly service.

Skills

Excellent techniques of cooking

Coordination on the line

Mise en place accuracy

Classic cooking techniques

Wood oven operation

Unit conversion by recipes

Clear instruction interpretation

Team communication

Organization

English reading/writing

Food safety awareness

Fast-paced environment tolerance

Education

High school diploma preferred

Formal culinary training or degree preferred

3–5 years culinary experience preferred

Job description

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is seeking a Cook II to join a prestigious culinary team in Monterey, CA. The role involves preparing a la carte items, coordinating kitchen timing, and maintaining high quality as part of a four-star property.

The position requires strong cooking techniques, teamwork, and a readiness to work in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is preferred, with culinary training or 3–5 years’ experience preferred.