Hotel Nia
Menlo Park, CA
posted October 13, 2025
Compensation: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour
Opportunity: Cook
Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
Your Growth PathLead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director
Your Focus- Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
 - Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
 - Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
 - Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
 - Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
 - Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
 - Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
 - Secure and store food items properly.
 - Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
 - Follow safe food handling procedures.
 - Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
 - Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
 - Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
 - Perform other duties as requested by management.
 
Your Background and Skills
- High School diploma preferred.
 - Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
 - Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.
 
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
 - Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.
 
What We Believe
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