Line Cook II – Grow with a World‑Class Culinary Team

BENCHMARK; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is hiring a Cook for Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. The role supports the culinary leadership team to prepare menus reflecting seasonal concepts in a professional kitchen.

You will develop skills across grilling, sautéing, and frying while collaborating with a world-class team. Strong organizational abilities and a passion for quality are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Active Food handler’s certification or ability to obtain it.
• Willingness to work varied day/night and weekend shifts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, fry).
• Operate knives and use various kitchen equipment safely.
• Read and recreate recipes for menu execution.
• Maintain consistency in all food preparation.
• Minimize food waste through cross-utilization of ingredients.
• Collaborate with a world-class culinary team.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients (chop, peel, trim meat).
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly at all times.
• Ensure proper storage of all food items.
• Maintain high quality standards for ingredients.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food handler's certification

Strong organizational skills

Independent worker

Stamina for long shifts

Tools

Knives & kitchen equipment

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is hiring a Cook for Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. The role supports the culinary leadership team to prepare menus reflecting seasonal concepts in a professional kitchen.

You will develop skills across grilling, sautéing, and frying while collaborating with a world-class team. Strong organizational abilities and a passion for quality are essential.