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About The Property Located directly on the waterfront in Marina del Rey, Marina del Rey Hotel offers a relaxed coastal escape with beautiful harbor views and easy access to Venice Beach and the surrounding Westside. The boutique hotel features 164 guest rooms and suites, many with private balconies or patios, along with a pool, waterfront dining at SALT Restaurant & Bar, Del Rey Lounge, and MOJO Café. With more than 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including a waterfront lawn, Marina del Rey Hotel is a popular setting for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings. THE ROLE As a Cook I, You’ll Help Bring Our Menus To Life By Preparing And Cooking Food To Recipe, Quality, And Food Safety Standards. You’ll Keep Your Station Organized, Maintain Consistency And Cleanliness, And Work Closely With The Kitchen Team To Deliver Great Food And a Positive Guest Experience. You Will Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, weighing, and measuring Prepare and cook food according to recipes, preparation checklists, and presentation standardsPrepare hot and cold food items and ensure proper portions and presentationOperate commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryersMonitor food quality, cooking times, and temperatures throughout preparationFollow food safety standards and maintain required food and temperature logsSet up, maintain, and break down your workstationKeep kitchen work areas, tools, knives, and equipment clean and sanitizedUse proper protective equipment and follow safe food handling and kitchen practicesCheck food and equipment temperatures to ensure they meet safety standardsCommunicate clearly with the kitchen team and managementHelp maintain an organized, efficient, and guest-ready kitchenSupport other team members and departments as needed What Success Looks Like Food is prepared safely, consistently, and according to recipe and presentation standards. Your station stays clean and organized, food is ready when needed, and you’re a dependable team member who takes pride in your work and helps the kitchen run smoothly. What We’re Looking For 1+ year of cooking or kitchen experienceAbility to prepare food according to recipes, portions, and presentation standardsComfortable operating common commercial kitchen equipmentUnderstanding of basic food safety and proper food handlingStrong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detailAbility to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchenBasic math skills for measuring and portioning ingredientsGood judgment and ability to prioritize tasksClear communication with guests, managers, and team membersDependable, team-oriented, and willing to jump in where neededAbility to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, lift, carry, and twistAbility to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. without assistanceAbility to work around commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents What We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k)Vacation & Sick LeaveTeam Member Travel Program: Hotel & Dining DiscountsOpportunities to connect, give back, and build community through team events & volunteering. POSITION DETAILS Hourly Rate Range: $23.69 - $24.50 Full-Time