Banquet Cook I
Company: AccorHotel
Role summary
Banquet Cook I is a role at AccorHotel in San Diego, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-18. Salary: USD 27 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Banquet Cook I
- Company
- AccorHotel
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- USD 27 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-18
Looking for a cook to join the kitchen team at a beautiful five-star resort in San Diego. No degree is needed for this full-time role, which pays $27.30 per hour. It's a great opportunity to start or continue your culinary career in a supportive environment.
Job description
Company Description
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.
About the Application Process
At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.
Job Description
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Banquet Cook l.
Responsibilities
To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant and catering functions, ensuring that all are prepared according to Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards and specifications. This person maintains control charts of all food items produced and maintains a high degree of cleanliness throughout cooking area.
Prepare food of consistent quality following Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards.
Date all food containers and rotate per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Practice safety standards at all times.
Cook orders as requested, including special requests.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
Practice sanitation standards at all times. Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures.
Properly portion all items on assigned station.
Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.
Qualifications
Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching
Ability to read BEO
Cooks on carving station, pasta, omelet and stir fry stations
Ability to work all banquet functions
Ability to cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking
Ability to wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetable to prepare them for use
Ability to have a positive relationship with other departments
Ability to bake, broil, sauté and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
Ability to measure and mix ingredients according to recipes
Must be able to speak and understand basic English
Must have ability to communicate well both verbally and written in basic English
Food Handler Card
Physical Requirements
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Performing repetitive hand and wrist movements for chopping, slicing, and stirring
Wage Information
The hourly rate for this position is $27.30.
In addition to the base hourly rate, colleagues will receive an Overnight Premium of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked during designated overnight shifts.
Additional Information
Job Perks & 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.
What is in it for you:
Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria
Complimentary on-site parking
Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Recognition & Rewards: Employees are recognized for outstanding performance through appreciation programs, awards, and exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.
Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences for guests while making a positive impact through exceptional hospitality and service.
Health and Retirement Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
Eligible single Full-Time employees can enroll in a $0 premium health plan
Life and disability insurance
Paid Holidays
All Full-time and Part-time employees are eligible for:
Vacation and sick leave
401(k) retirement plan