Temporary Prep Cook (Entry): Start Your Culinary Career

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Continued learning & development

Employee Assistance Programs

Complimentary Colleague Meals

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an engaging and hospitality-driven Temporary Cook 1 (Prep Cook/Entry) to join our team. This entry-level role supports the culinary team by preparing ingredients, assisting with food production, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen that meets safety standards.

The position is nonexempt and hourly, with a budgeted rate of $20.00 - $22.00. The assignment duration is flexible and determined by business needs, with opportunities to learn foundational

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Previous food service or kitchen experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and assembling food items according to recipes and production needs.
• Assist with food preparation and support assigned kitchen stations.
• Maintain food quality, proper storage, labeling, and rotation in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and utensils clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries and stocking kitchen supplies.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen teamwork

Follow instructions

Job description

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an engaging and hospitality-driven Temporary Cook 1 (Prep Cook/Entry) to join our team. This entry-level role supports the culinary team by preparing ingredients, assisting with food production, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen that meets safety standards.

The position is nonexempt and hourly, with a budgeted rate of $20.00 - $22.00. The assignment duration is flexible and determined by business needs, with opportunities to learn foundational