Splash Grill Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Rancho Mirage seeks a Cook 1 responsible for preparing and storing prep items per hotel specs. You will work on the outlet hot/cold line to execute menu items within the set timeline.

The role requires solid cooking skills, knife work, sanitation, and the ability to stand for long periods. Training and department meetings are part of the schedule, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; proficient in one station operation.
• Proper care of utensils and equipment including knives and slicers.
• Basic kitchen prep, knife skills, sanitation and safety knowledge.
• Able to stand for 8+ hours and lift moderate weights.
• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred.
• Riverside County Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares all food items as directed and per company specs.
• Work on outlet hot/cold line and execute menu items within timeline.
• Identify and inspect food products for quality.
• Follow storage procedures for walk-in items.
• Safely and properly use culinary equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and health standards in kitchen areas.
• Attend department meetings and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Station operation

Knife skills

Sanitation & safety

Math skills

Ability to stand 8+ hrs

Education

Culinary degree / formal training

Tools

Robot Coupe

Knives

Oven

Grill / stove

Microwave

Mechanical choppers

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.