Cook III - Addison by William Bradley

The Cook III at Addison 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 holidays
• Ability to follow recipes, verbal instructions, and kitchen standards
• Ability to wash, peel, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
• Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen equipment
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with other departments
• Ability to understand and follow basic English instructions
• Embrace 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

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.