Job Description

The Cook I at Amaya is responsible for producing all hot and cold food items for daily restaurant service and select catering functions, ensuring all dishes reflect the seasonal, ingredient-driven focus of Amaya and are prepared according to Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and execute menu items of consistent quality for Amaya, following established recipes and presentation standards
• Support service across stations such as sauté, grill, pantry, and breakfast as assigned
• Cook orders to order, including accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions
• Maintain a strong understanding of Amaya’s seasonal menus, ingredients, and cooking techniques
• Date, label, and rotate all food items per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times
• Prepare mise en place efficiently while avoiding overproduction
• Properly portion all items on assigned station to maintain quality and cost controls
• Monitor food waste, loss, and usage; communicate shortages or quality concerns to leadership
• Check pars, determine prep needs, freezer pulls, and line setup for each shift
• Assist in maintaining clean, organized workstations and properly stocked service areas
• Support prep work for vegetables, sauces, and condiments for upcoming shifts
• Return unused food items to proper storage, ensuring all items are covered, labeled, and dated
• Perform all reasonable requests as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and colleagues
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Ability to read and follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) when applicable
• Valid Food Handler’s Card required
• Experience working a la carte restaurant service preferred
• Ability to work breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to cut, trim, and portion meats and seafood prior to cooking
• Ability to wash, peel, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships across departments
• Ability to bake, broil, sauté, grill, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Ability to accurately measure and mix ingredients according to recipes
• Must be able to speak and understand basic EnglishEmbrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Additional Information

Employee Benefits:
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. Add any other benefits relevant to your property.

Our Values

Respect:
We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:
We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.