The Cook III at Amaya is responsible for supporting daily restaurant operations through preparation, production, and basic execution of menu items. This position serves as a foundational culinary role, assisting higher-level cooks and chefs while maintaining Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards of quality, consistency, and sanitation.
Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in preparing hot and cold food items for Amaya restaurant service
- Perform basic cooking tasks under the direction of Cook I, Cook II, or Chef leadership
- Execute prep work including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning fruits, vegetables, and proteins
- Prepare simple menu components, stocks, sauces, and garnishes as assigned
- Maintain clean, organized workstations and follow proper knife and equipment safety
- Date, label, and rotate food items per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times
- Assist with miseen place for upcoming shifts and service periods
- Help monitor pars and report shortages or quality issues to leadership
- Properly store unused food items, ensuring correct covering, labeling, and dating
- Support buffet setup, breakdown, and restocking when required
- Carry out all reasonable requests by management within job capabilities