On-Call Prep Cook

Seabreeze Management Company, Inc.; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seabreeze Management Company, Inc. is seeking a Prep/Pantry Cook to support the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, assembling cold menu items, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring all dishes meet the club’s high culinary standards.

This role is essential in keeping the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with prep work, pantry operations, and dishwashing as needed. The individual should have 1–2 years of professional kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a country club, resort, or upscale dining setting.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain composure during peak service times.
• Team-oriented attitude with a passion for quality and continuous learning.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
• Execute cold station menu items such as salads, appetizers, and desserts with attention to presentation and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work station, following all food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Assist with dishwashing duties, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep for hot line operations, banquets, and special events.
• Properly store and label food items to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Support kitchen operations by restocking items and assisting other cooks as needed.
• Follow direction from the Executive Chef, ensuring timely and accurate order execution.
• Uphold the standards of Desert Princess Country Club's culinary excellence and member service expectations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Secondary education

Job description

Seabreeze Management Company is a full-service property management firm with a diverse management portfolio of over 150,000 residential and commercial properties. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Seabreeze has offered an unrivaled client experience to commercial common-interest developments and homeowners’ associations for over 35 years. With offices throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and Washington Seabreeze and its family of companies has expanded its mission to be a trusted advisor and collaborative partner with developments to build thriving associations through superior service and integrity.

At Seabreeze, people are at the heart of what we do. Our philosophy, "Passion when combined with commitment, makes anyone unstoppable" is carried out by enthusiastic and customer-centric teams who serve the communities where we work and live.

Summary

The Prep/Pantry Cook supports the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, assembling cold menu items, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring all dishes meet the club’s high culinary standards. This role is essential in keeping the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with prep work, pantry operations, and dishwashing as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
• Execute cold station menu items such as salads, appetizers, and desserts with attention to presentation and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work station, following all food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Assist with dishwashing duties, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep for hot line operations, banquets, and special events.
• Properly store and label food items to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Support kitchen operations by restocking items and assisting other cooks as needed.
• Follow direction from the Executive Chef, ensuring timely and accurate order execution.
• Uphold the standards of Desert Princess Country Club's culinary excellence and member service expectations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a country club, resort, or upscale dining setting.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain composure during peak service times.
• Team-oriented attitude with a passion for quality and continuous learning.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Minimum Education

Secondary education preferred.

Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and other qualifications may be considered.

Language Skills

The individual must have strong written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and clients at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.

Availability

Varied working hours to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Subject to callback during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

Physical Job Description

Activity Summary

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Work in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments.

Work Environment

The line cook works in a well-lighted, clean environment. S/he constantly interacts with other people and may have to handle several responsibilities at once.

Seabreeze is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates the diversity of our team. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, please contact Renee Lott at [phone].