Cook II

Doubletree Irvine Spectrum, 90 Pacifica, Irvine, California, United States of America

Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Feel valued and cared for at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Irvine Spectrum, set in Irvine Spectrum Business Park, in the heart of Southern California’s technological coast. At this property, you will be part of a team that values being proactive with guests and giving them a memorable experience for every stay.

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Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family-focused company committed to long-term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do.

We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.

Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment.

• Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
• Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish. Cuts, trims and bones meat prior to cooking.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as needed.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked. Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature.
• Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste and refrigeration organization.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors in kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas as directed. Maintains work area in clean and organized manner.
• Prepares work area for next service period, including emptying trash receptacles.
• Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed maintenance of any equipment and any accidents.

Prepares, seasons and cooks soups, meats, vegetables and other food items for consumption at restaurants and/or in-room dining. Butchers chicken, beef, fish and shellfish.

• One-year prior food prep experience required. Culinary degree or training desired.
• Possess advanced knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must know all applicable health standards.
• Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Doubletree Irvine Spectrum, 90 Pacifica, Irvine, California, United States of America