PREP COOK

Bighorn Golf Club, Inc.; Palm Desert, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BIGHORN Golf Club, Inc. in Palm Desert, CA, is seeking a Prep Cook to support the Culinary Team by preparing ingredients in advance, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high standards for food safety and cleanliness.

You will work under the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to assist line cooks and maintain kitchen flow. The role emphasizes food preparation, sanitation, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced, high-volume, fine-dining setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and verbal/written instructions.
• Basic knife skills and food handling knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hot kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Dependable attendance and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, prep lists, and supervisor instructions.
• Washes, peels, cuts, trims, portions, and labels food items accurately.
• Assists with preparation for banquets, special events, and daily service.
• Follows standardized recipes, knife skills, and portioning guidelines.
• Properly labels, dates, rotates, and stores prepared items and ingredients.

Skills

Follow recipes

Knife skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Location: BIGHORN Golf Club - PALM DESERT, CA 92260

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Title: Prep Cook

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Greg Proper - Executive Chef and Jeremy Loomis – Chef De Cuisine

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Supervises: No

Created / Updated: August 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Prep Cook supports the Culinary Team by preparing ingredients and food items in advance of service, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality across kitchen operations. This role focuses on food preparation, organization, and sanitation, helping the kitchen run smoothly while maintaining BIGHORN Golf Club’s high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork. The Prep Cook works under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef and plays a vital role in supporting line cooks and overall kitchen flow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation

• Prepares vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, prep lists, and supervisor instructions.


• Washes, peels, cuts, trims, portions, and labels food items accurately.


• Assists with preparation for banquets, special events, and daily service.


• Follows standardized recipes, knife skills, and portioning guidelines.


• Properly labels, dates, rotates, and stores prepared items and ingredients.

Kitchen Support & Sanitation

• Maintains a clean, organized prep station and shared prep areas.


• Cleans and sanitizes tools, cutting boards, prep tables, and equipment.


• Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.


• Disposes of food waste and trash according to kitchen procedures.


• Assists with setup and breakdown of prep stations as needed.

Equipment & Safety

• Operates food preparation equipment safely (slicers, mixers, food processors, etc.).


• Reports equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.


• Follows all safety policies, including proper use of PPE and safe lifting practices.

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Works collaboratively with chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.


• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and a positive team-oriented attitude.


• Supports kitchen efficiency by assisting other culinary staff as directed.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Prior kitchen or food preparation experience preferred but not required.


• Experience in a high-volume or fine-dining kitchen environment is a plus.

Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow recipes and verbal/written instructions.


• Basic knife skills and food handling knowledge.


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hot kitchen environment.


• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.


• Dependable attendance and teamwork mindset.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid California Food Handler Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described on the attached “Physical Demands of Position” chart are representative of those required to perform essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

i.e., Position requires standing 1/3 of the time.

i.e., Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds.

Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)


• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)


• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)


• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)


• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)


• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)


• No special vision requirements

List specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above

• Standing for extended periods while prepping food.


• Repetitive chopping, slicing, and portioning.


• Lifting and carrying food containers and prep items.


• Working in a warm, fast-paced kitchen environment.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: This position has no access to confidential information.

COMPANY FUNDS: This position has no access to company funds.