20 Best cook jobs in La Jolla, CA (Hiring Now!)

Cook II - $750 Sign-On Bonus
The Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa —Carlsbad, CA
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. Must have valid Food Handler’s Card.
$21 an hour
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Lead Banquet Chef/Cook - City Cruises - San Diego
Hornblower —San Diego, CA
Valid Driver license a plus. Working and collaborating with Vessel operations crew and front of house team to satisfy 100% of our guests.
From $20 an hour
5d
Continental Breakfast Prep Cook-Part Time
Carlsbad Beach Hotel Properties, LLC —Carlsbad, CA
Night audit, night auditor, front desk agent, customer service agent, customer service representative, breakfast attendant, breakfast host, hostess, prep cook,…
$20.50 an hour
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Diner Line Cook - PM and Overnight
The LaFayette Hotel —San Diego, CA
Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen. Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
From $18.50 an hour
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Kitchen Supervisor/Line Cook
Drift Cafe —San Diego, CA
Supervise kitchen staff and provide guidance as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production, kitchen management, and fast/casual dining.
$20.50 - $24.00 an hour
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3d
Cook/Dishwasher
Meraki —San Diego, CA
This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the culinary field and grow as a cook. The ideal candidate will assist in food preparation…
$18 - $19 an hour
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Cook
Oakmont —San Diego, CA
Cooks who love in-person interactions with residents and guests and thrive on building personal connections. We are known for setting the industry standard with…
$19 - $21 an hour
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3d
Full-time Line Cook / Prep Cook for fine-dining restaurant
Il Sogno Italiano —San Diego, CA
Line cook: 4 years (Required). Attention to detail and cleanliness. Must be reliable, responsible and ready to work immediately!*. Working at a high speed.
From $20 an hour
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1d
Deli Worker/Kitchen help
Boneys Bayside Market —Coronado, CA
Cooking experience is preferred for the kitchen position. The deli is a fast paced mixture of sandwich making, prep work, cleaning, customer service, stocking…
$15.50 - $18.25 an hour
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Line Cook
RMD Group —San Diego, CA
RMD brings extensive expertise in all areas of consulting including design, development, and management, plus a talented team of industry leaders that continue…
$20.00 - $22.50 an hour
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Prep Cook
Legends Hospitality at Pechanga Arena —San Diego, CA
Working knowledge of state and local health code requirements. Ensures that only the highest-of-quality product is served to our guests.
From $20.50 an hour
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11d
Chefs / Line Cooks
Charli's Landing —San Diego, CA
Provide exceptional customer service, answering questions and addressing concerns with professionalism and courtesy. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$20.02 - $25.00 an hour
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12d
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Bay Club Hotel and Marina —San Diego, CA
Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations. Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of…
$19 - $21 an hour
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Sushi Cook at Cannonball
Belmont Park Entertainment LLC/ San Diego Coaster Company LLC —San Diego, CA
Work closely with our front-of-house staff to accommodate customer preferences and dietary needs. Your knack for innovation will shine as you collaborate with…
$23 - $28 an hour
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Fortunate Son is Seeking a Full Time Line Cook
CH Projects —San Diego, CA
We look for the right values, the skills we can teach, so if you’re a natural optimist that sees setbacks as a learning opportunity, and can see the beauty in…
$22 - $26 an hour
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Senior Cook
Sodexo —San Diego, CA
May assist with the supervision of kitchen personnel or serve as lead cook to guide and train production team. Uniform Provided: Safety shoes and uniforms.
$26 an hour
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12d
Banquet Cook - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Hilton —La Jolla, CA
Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations. Shifts typically run from 5a-1p.
$20 - $22 an hour
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9d
Line Cook
Mister A's Restaurant —San Diego, CA
Adhere to proper food handling procedures and safety regulations to minimize risks of accidents or incidents in the kitchen.
$20.50 - $25.00 an hour
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3d
Cook
Maderas Golf Club —Poway, CA
This Chef position prepares various food products for restaurant and banquet operations, guest consumption and enjoyment. Wraps, dates, and rotates food items.
From $23 an hour
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Pizza Maker
Zozo's Pizzeria —San Diego, CA
Math: Basic math skills for measuring ingredients, calculating cooking times, and handling cash transactions. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth…
$17 - $19 an hour
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Cook II - $750 Sign-On Bonus

The Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa - Carlsbad, CA

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Job Details

Full-time $21 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Qualifications

Culinary experience
Cooking
High school diploma or GED
Culinary Arts
Continuous improvement
10 key typing
2 years
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

**Hiring Incentive of $750 paid in 3 installments**

POSITION PURPOSE

Manage all aspects of the food production for banquets, including food preparation according to the description. Adhere to sanitation practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
Set up station with predetermined methods in place required to service all banquet functions.
Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure the total customer satisfaction.

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with W rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

Consult with Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.
Participate in long range planning.
Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
Ability to recognize and correct insufficiencies on stations and train for corrections

Physical Demands

Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.
Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Must be able to operate in high stress, fast paced food service with quality and consistency
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

High school or equivalent education required.

Experience

2-5 years cooking experience in a full service restaurant experience is required.
Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred, but not required.

Licenses or Certificates

Must have valid Food Handler’s Card
Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa's standards.

Attendance:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by The Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with The Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Ownership:

This job opportunity for employment is being made available by Grand Pacific Hotel Services, L.P., the owner and the employer of all associates working at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the owner or operator of Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the direct or indirect employer or joint employer of any associates working at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International does not control, govern or regulate any aspect of recruitment or employment at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not responsible for any aspect of your application, candidacy, or employment at the resort, nor shall Marriott International be liable for the data collection, use and privacy practices of the Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s owner or operator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

Bar
Casual dining restaurant
Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Weekly day range:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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cook jobs in La Jolla, CA

Cook II - $750 Sign-On Bonus

Lead Banquet Chef/Cook - City Cruises - San Diego

Continental Breakfast Prep Cook-Part Time

Diner Line Cook - PM and Overnight

Kitchen Supervisor/Line Cook

Cook/Dishwasher

Cook

Full-time Line Cook / Prep Cook for fine-dining restaurant

Deli Worker/Kitchen help

Line Cook

Prep Cook

Chefs / Line Cooks

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