Cold Station Chef - Desserts & Prep Master (Part-Time)

Heritage Restaurant Group Inc; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

French Rotisserie Cafe in Palm Desert is seeking a part-time Cold Station Cook to join our onsite team in Palm Desert, CA. You will prepare cold menu items and desserts, follow standardized recipes, and maintain quality and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, speed, and teamwork, with responsibilities including proper storage, labeling, and station readiness for service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation or kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic food handling, storage, and cleanliness.
• Ability to work in high-volume setting while maintaining quality.
• Willingness to follow recipes and standard procedures closely.
• Ability to perform kitchen tasks safely.
• Experience with cold prep and assembling menu items.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and food safety standards.
• Reliability in showing up on time and completing prep.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold station items according to established recipes, portioning standards, and presentation guidelines
• Ensure ingredients are stored, handled, and labeled properly to maintain food safety and freshness
• Stock and organize your station before and during service to support smooth operations
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation in accordance with health and safety standards
• Collaborate with the culinary team to support daily prep needs and event/service demands

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety practices

High-volume cooking

Recipe adherence

Safe kitchen tasks

Cold prep experience

Sanitation standards

Reliability / punctuality

Job description

French Rotisserie Cafe in Palm Desert is seeking a part-time Cold Station Cook to join our onsite team in Palm Desert, CA. You will prepare cold menu items and desserts, follow standardized recipes, and maintain quality and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, speed, and teamwork, with responsibilities including proper storage, labeling, and station readiness for service.