Lead Cook

Vistana California Management, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Discounted meals

Department celebrations

Associate Appreciation Week

Monthly recognition programs

Coat, uniform and shoe stipend

Monthly phone stipend

Job summary

Marriott Vacations Worldwide in Palm Desert, California seeks an experienced kitchen professional to prepare meals, supervise production, and support staff training. You will ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet quality standards while maintaining food logs and assisting with daily specials.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Chef during busy periods, ensuring safe oven operation, and contributing to a collaborative, guest-focused service environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals according to recipes and quality standards.
• Regulate ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters safely.
• Maintain food logs and monitor portions and presentation.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and maintain professional appearance.
• Communicate needs during busy periods and support team goals.
• Ensure food quality and assist with daily specials.
• Inform Chef of excess items and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Food prep

Oven operation

Quality control

Team coordination

Job description

Hourly Rate: $25.70

JOB SUMMARY

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform F-B service staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.

CORE WORK EXPERIENCE

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests' service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Attention to customer service with a professional and pleasant personality. Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

SITE SPECIFIC PERKS

• Free On-Site Parking
• Discounted meals
• Department celebrations
• Associate Appreciation Week
• Monthly associate recognition and reward programs
• Company branded winter coat, uniforms and work shoe stipend provided
• Monthly phone stipend

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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Like our Owners, Members and guests around the world, they want fulfilling lives.

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Along the way, they help us discover our best selves.

Great vacations are the embodiment of a life, fulfilled.

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While our numbers tell some of the story, the heart of our success comes from the quality – and exceptional longevity – of our relationships with our associates and customers.

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FOR A LIFE FULFILLED.

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