Splash Grill Cook 1

PERG online; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PERG online in Rancho Mirage, CA seeks a Cook 1 to prepare and store items per hotel specifications. This role focuses on accurate prep, proper timing, and safe handling of all ingredients to meet quality standards.

The candidate will operate station equipment, follow procedures for sanitation, and participate in meetings and training as required. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station.
• Know-how of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware and knives; sanitation basics.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours; flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Familiar with weights and measures to scale recipes; basic math skills.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen; follow safety standards.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred; Riverside County Food Handlers per hire.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to company specs.
• Operate outlet hot/cold line, execute menu items within timelines.
• Identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow storage procedures when handling walk-in items.
• Safely use all culinary equipment; maintain cleanliness per Health Dept standards.
• Participate in department meetings and training; complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen speed

Math skills

Safety compliance

Mobility endurance

Flexible schedule

High-pressure environment

Taste and smell

Knife skills

Lifting/carrying

Long standing

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Food Handlers certification (Riverside County)

Tools

Cooking utensils

Robot coupe

Mechanical choppers

Ovens/grill/stove

Knives

Slicing machine

Microwave appliances

Job description

Cook 1

Overview:

The position of Cook 1 ensures that all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• The ability to identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.
• Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of cooking skills and techniques.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.
• Attend department meetings and other company required training.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
• Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, salad spinner
• Proper care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, robot coupe, mechanical choppers
• Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to remain active, including standing for 8+ hour per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be familiar with weights and measures to follow and multiply standard recipes.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• Must have unexpired Riverside County Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.