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Posted: Mar 31, 2026

Cook

CIMI - Culinart

Avalon, California

Wages/Pay
$23.00 - $26.00 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 01, 2026

Here at Catalina Island Marine Institute, we are dedicated to providing exciting, seasonal and nutritional meals to our campers, staff and guests. 


Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.

  • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.

  • Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.

  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.

  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.

  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.

  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.

  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.

  • Attends in-service and safety meetings.

  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.

  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

  • Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.

  • Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

    • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

    • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

    • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Retirement Plan

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information

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Contact Info

CIMI - Culinart

Live, Work & Play on Catalina Island!

Location
California
Season
Year Round
Staff size
60
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Private rooms, shared common areas & bathrooms
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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