We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Amaya Cook lll.
Responsibilities
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