Senior Line Cook – High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Hei Hotels Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals for associates

Hotel discounts

Free parking on site

Volunteer activities

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts in San Diego is seeking a talented cook to prepare high-quality hotel meals in Marriott La Jolla’s culinary department. You will follow recipes, maintain safety standards, and work across restaurant, banquet, and other operations to meet guest expectations.

This role requires strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, urgency, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with leaders, stewards, servers, and other hotel departments to ensure

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Previous culinary, restaurant, banquet, or high-volume food preparation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food handling, sanitation, storage, labeling, temperature control, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to organize and maintain an assigned station while managing multiple preparation and service priorities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to established recipes, production standards, portion controls, and presentation expectations.
• Review pars and set up stations before service; avoid overproduction.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage; monitor allergens and safety.
• Communicate with culinary leadership and team to ensure timely service.
• Assist with buffet prep and replenishment; minimize waste and control costs.

Skills

Culinary fundamentals

Attention to detail

Urgency

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Ownership

Job description

HEI Hotels & Resorts in San Diego is seeking a talented cook to prepare high-quality hotel meals in Marriott La Jolla’s culinary department. You will follow recipes, maintain safety standards, and work across restaurant, banquet, and other operations to meet guest expectations.

This role requires strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, urgency, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with leaders, stewards, servers, and other hotel departments to ensure