Cook 2

Cook 2 – Full-Time                          Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour     Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

InterContinental The Clement Monterey,  750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Schedule: Must be available to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

Join Our Culinary Team! InterContinental The Clement Monterey, located in the heart of Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay, is seeking an experienced and passionate Cook 2 to join our culinary team. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, take pride in creating exceptional food, and have a passion for hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary: The Cook 2 is responsible for preparing, cooking, and executing menu items for our restaurants, banquets, and special events. This role prepares both hot and cold food items while maintaining the highest culinary standards established by the Executive Chef. The Cook 2 also assists with kitchen organization, sanitation, and inventory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain kitchen stations for service.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, entrées, desserts, soups, sauces, and banquet items.
• Perform vegetable, meat, seafood, and starch preparation.
• Utilize cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, baking, frying, braising, and poaching.
• Maintain proper food handling, labeling, storage, and temperature controls.
• Assist with banquet functions, buffet stations, and special events.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are maintained.
• Support inventory control and communicate supply needs.
• Work collaboratively with fellow culinary team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

Required

• 2–3 years of cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of culinary techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Culinary Arts Certificate or Degree.
• California Food Handler Certification.
• Hotel or resort culinary experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Why Join Us? At InterContinental The Clement Monterey, we are committed to providing True Hospitality for Good. Our associates enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Educational assistance opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hotel travel discounts
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A supportive and team-oriented culture

Ready to bring your culinary talents to one of Monterey's premier luxury hotels? Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

Pacific Hotel Management, LLC is a privately- owned company that manages various hotel brands in the bay area. InterContinental The Clement Monterey is one out of 7 hotels within PHM. InterContinental The Clement Monterey offers panoramic ocean views and is located in the heart of Cannery Row just steps away from local shops and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Our culture is family oriented, friendly, outgoing, competitive and results oriented. All associates work hard every day to achieve guest and associate satisfaction goals, but most importantly, all associates have an inherent passion for hospitality. All of our associates also enjoy an array of benefits and perks such as health insurance, 401k plan, educational assistance program, training, recognition events, travel discounts and more!  As part of IHG brand, we’re committed to providing true hospitality for everyone, every day.

We are looking for someone who can easily engage and adapt to our unique culture. We are looking for an experienced and friendly Cook 2! The Cook 2 is responsible for preparing, cooking and executing food items for any one of the F&B outlets and banquet operations. The Cook 2 will responsible for producing hot and cold menu items to the highest standard set by the Executive Chef. The Cook 2 is an integral part of our team at the property and works side by side with managers associates on a day-to-day basis to anticipate and meet guest’s needs. We are looking for someone who will help us develop new ideas and ways to improve revenue, associate, and guest satisfaction scores. 

If this position and InterContinental The Clement Monterey (PHM) sound like the family you want to be a part of please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to learning more about you!

Learn more about our company at www.phmhotels.com.

The job qualifications listed above are not all inclusive of the essential and non-essential job functions of each position and are solely a guideline for these positions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job summation are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.