Double Date Cook 1 PM

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Rancho Mirage is seeking a Cook 1 to prepare and store prep items according to hotel standards. You will work on an outlet hot/cold line, ensuring timely execution of menu items while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires strong knife skills, basic kitchen techniques, and the ability to follow sanitation and safety protocols. Flexible scheduling across nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic kitchen preparation and cookery techniques.
• Knowledge of knife skills and safe handling of utensils.
• Ability to maintain sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with standard kitchen equipment and cooking methods.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to company specifications.
• Work on outlet hot/cold line and execute menu items within designated timelines.
• Identify and inspect food products for quality.
• Follow storage procedures for food in walk-in and after use.
• Safely operate culinary equipment and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Demonstrate understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
• Keep walk-in, prep area, and equipment compliant with Health Dept. and EcoSure standards.
• Attend department meetings and required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Sanitation & safety

Flexible scheduling

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Cook 1

Overview:

The position of Cook 1 ensures that all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• The ability to identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.
• Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.
• Attend department meetings and other company required training.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
• Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, salad spinner
• Proper care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, robot coupe, mechanical choppers
• Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to remain active, including standing for 8+ hour per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be familiar with weights and measures to follow and multiply standard recipes.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• Must have unexpired Riverside County Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.