Amaya Cook III

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

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

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Valid Food Handler’s Card required
• Basic kitchen experience preferred; culinary education a plus
• Ability to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidayshttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/amaya-cook-iii-in-fairmont-grand-del-mar-san-diego-united-states-jid-83443