Cook II, Provisional Culinary (FT)

3M HEALTHCARE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Hotel discounts

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Cook II to prepare hot and cold dishes that meet the high standards of a luxury hotel. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional meals and guest experiences in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for storytelling through food, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative culinary team.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of food products and sanitation standards to execute dishes at high level.
• Fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Collaborate in a professional kitchen environment.
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Guest service

Team collaboration

Integrity

Job description

Position Overview

Cook II – responsible for preparation of hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level, following kitchen standards.
• Fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail.
• Work in a collaborative environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.

Qualifications

• You love creating dishes and storytelling with food.
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments.
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing personally and helping others do the same.
• You are trustworthy and have integrity.

Must Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Two years minimum of experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment (a plus).
• Luxury hotel experience (a plus).

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $22.00/hr at Cook II level.
• Free meals.
• Free uniforms and cleaning.
• Ongoing community outreach events.
• Hotel discounts.
• Associates’ events throughout the year.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over.
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods during the scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi-regular basis.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.