Cook II — Boutique Hotel Kitchen & Quality

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts at Marcus Hotels &

Discounts at restaurants and spa

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Career growth across Marcus properties

Early wage access

Free parking

Job summary

Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection, part of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Cook II to uphold quality in a boutique desert setting in Palm Desert, CA. Join a Milwaukee-based portfolio offering a refined guest experience across dining venues like Larkspur Grill and Café Paseo.

You will prepare station items, manage portions and stocks, and ensure sanitation and safety while maintaining heat and pace in a luxury environment with opportunities for full-time or part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; 1-2 years in a similar position preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use kitchen equipment (knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a high-noise, hot kitchen environment.
• Ability to obtain local or state licenses for sanitation or food service.
• Varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-pressure periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare station-specific food items according to recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Monitor storage, portion sizes, and stocks and sauces.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization to meet Health Department regulations.
• Ensure equipment is clean, sanitized, and operational.
• Uphold high standards of food production and presentation.
• Maintain personal hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Manage station setup, breakdown, and prep work.
• Follow recipe specifications for all food preparation.

Skills

Cooking experience

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Sanitation awareness

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection, part of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Cook II to uphold quality in a boutique desert setting in Palm Desert, CA. Join a Milwaukee-based portfolio offering a refined guest experience across dining venues like Larkspur Grill and Café Paseo.

You will prepare station items, manage portions and stocks, and ensure sanitation and safety while maintaining heat and pace in a luxury environment with opportunities for full-time or part-time employment.