Line Cook I — Fast-Paced Diner Kitchen (On-Site)

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

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.