Prep Cook

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading hotel as a Prep Cook, where you will develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of $25/hour and numerous employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work with a world-class culinary team and gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Discounts and Hotel Rates

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring knowledge of cooking procedures.
• Experience with kitchen equipment and knife skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of cooking methods like grill and sauté.
• Maintain food quality and minimize waste.
• Prepare ingredients and keep the kitchen organized.

Skills

Creativity

Motivation

Knowledge of cooking procedures

Job description

Join to apply for the Prep Cook role at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Pay Range

This range is provided by Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $25.00/hr

About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. We value our employees and are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment is reflected in our employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, discounts, and hotel rates. We also provide ongoing training to help our team build skills and advance their careers across over 230 properties worldwide.

Location Description

Welcome to Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality. Offering 170 rooms and extensive meeting space, it’s a space that combines comfort with career opportunities. Join us to enjoy benefits like a 401k match and recognition programs, in a vibrant environment that supports your personal and professional growth.

Overview

We are seeking a passionate culinary enthusiast to join our team. The ideal candidate will be creative, motivated, and eager to develop their skills in a professional kitchen environment, working with our culinary leadership to create seasonal menus reflecting our restaurant’s concept.

Your Role

• Develop knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté, fry)
• Gain experience using knives and kitchen equipment
• Recreate recipes consistently
• Maintain food quality and minimize waste
• Work with a world-class culinary team
• Create and organize workstations with necessary ingredients and tools
• Prepare ingredients (chopping, peeling, cutting)
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and organized
• Properly store all food and items
• Ensure ingredient quality

Compensation Range

$25.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Restaurants

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