Cook II – Luxury Resort Culinary Specialist

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Grand Del Mar, part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, invites you to join as an Amaya Cook II in a luxury resort setting near San Diego. Rate of pay is $24.88/hour USD, with responsibilities across hot and cold preparations for restaurant and catering, and strict adherence to Fairmont standards.

You will prepare diverse dishes, manage cooking stations, and ensure safety, sanitation, and quality while supporting banquet functions and collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching.
• Ability to read BEO.
• Cook on carving station, pasta, omelet and stir‑fry stations.
• Ability to work all banquet functions.
• Ability to cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Ability to wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables to prepare them for use.
• Ability to have a positive relationship with other departments.
• Ability to bake, broil, sauté and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Ability to measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Must be able to speak and understand basic English.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant and catering functions, ensuring that all are prepared according to Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards and specifications.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following Fairmont Grand Del Mar and Forbes standards.
• Date all food containers and rotate per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Cook orders as requested, including special requests.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
• Practice sanitation standards at all times. Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures.
• Properly portion all items on assigned station.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out‑of‑stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Team coordination

Food handling

Safety compliance

Read BEO

Job description

Fairmont Grand Del Mar, part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, invites you to join as an Amaya Cook II in a luxury resort setting near San Diego. Rate of pay is $24.88/hour USD, with responsibilities across hot and cold preparations for restaurant and catering, and strict adherence to Fairmont standards.

You will prepare diverse dishes, manage cooking stations, and ensure safety, sanitation, and quality while supporting banquet functions and collaboration with other departments.