Seasonal Banquets Cook 2 (Intermediate)

Hyatt Regency Dfw; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company

Continued learning & development

Employee Assistance Programs

Complimentary Colleague Meals

Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking a Part-time Seasonal Banquets Cook 2 (Intermediate) to join the Lola Rose and Grand Mezze teams. The role focuses on cooking per recipes, maintaining stations, and delivering an exceptional guest experience in a luxury resort setting.

The position is non-exempt and hourly, with a budgeted rate of $22.00 per hour. Memorial Day 2027 is the anticipated end date, with extension possible based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Card
• 3 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
• Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen.
• Requires moderate supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, presentation standards, and production schedules.
• Maintain assigned station, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Minimize waste and properly store, label, and rotate food products.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking skills

Multistation kitchen

Food safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Food Handler’s Card

Job description

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an engaging and hospitality-driven Part-time, Seasonal Banquets Cook 2 (Intermediate) to join the Lola Rose, Grand Mezze team!

Since opening in 2024, Thompson Palm Springs has quickly established itself as the desert’s most coveted lifestyle resort in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Showcasing iconic mid-century modern design, bungalow-inspired accommodations, iconic dining, and vibrant social experiences, the resort has become a sought-after destination for discerning travelers, luxury weddings, milestone celebrations, brand activations, corporate retreats, and high-profile events.

The resort features Lola Rose, a bold Eastern Mediterranean dining experience inspired by the spice markets of Istanbul and the seasonal bounty of California, alongside Bar Issi, an elevated coastal Italian concept that blends relaxed luxury with coastal culinary sophistication. Two expansive pool experiences, immersive mountain views, the HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room, and over 35,000 square feet of dynamic indoor and outdoor event venues provide endless opportunities for unforgettable gatherings. Thompson Palm Springs was recently recognized among Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 10 Best New Hotels in the World (2026) and ranked the #1 Hotel in Southern California in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards (2025).

The Seasonal Banquets Cook 2 (Intermediate) prepares and cooks menu items according to established recipes and quality standards while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and efficient kitchen operations. This role independently manages assigned stations, supports the culinary team, and helps deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, presentation standards, and production schedules.
• Maintain assigned station, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Minimize waste and properly store, label, and rotate food products.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a temporary position anticipated to continue through Memorial Day 2027. The assignment may end earlier or be extended based on business needs and does not create a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.

This is a non-exempt (hourly) role. The budgeted rate for this role is $22.00 per hour. This is the hourly rate for this position that Thompson Palm Springs reasonably expect to pay. Decisions regarding individual hourly rates will be based on a number of factors including experience, and education.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match
• Continued learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Complimentary Colleague Meals
• Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Card
• 3 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
• Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen.
• Requires moderate supervision and training.