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Cook 2 - Intermediate Line (Part-Time)

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Salary$21 – $23/hr
LocationUS-CA-Indian Wells
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentCulinary
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Riverside County Food Handler's license
Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept, and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as wait-staff, dishwashers, management and sometimes customers
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes
Correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts
Good physical stamina to stand and walk long distances throughout shift
Schedule availability to work weekends, and holidays, flexible to work varied AM and PM shifts
About the company
Join our talented culinary team as a Cook 2 at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas, a premier luxury resort in the heart of Greater Palm Springs. Surrounded by the beauty of the Coachella Valley, our resort offers an elevated hospitality experience with exceptional accommodations, diverse dining options, and distinctive food and beverage concepts, including restaurants by acclaimed chef Angelo Sosa. Be part of a dynamic culinary team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through quality, creativity, and a passion for hospitality.
About the role
The Cook 2 is an intermediate-level position in Culinary responsible for preparing food at the hotel’s restaurants or main kitchens, processing customer orders, producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. Cooks follow recipes consistently, make adjustments based on customer requests, communicate with wait staff and prepare garnishes to make an attractive presentation for each meal.
The pay rate for this position is $21.00 - $23.00 hourly. This is the pay rate for this position that the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
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Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
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Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
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Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
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Occasionally serve food
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Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
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Handle and store ingredients and food
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Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
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Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
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Execute opening and closing procedures
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Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
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Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
Requirements
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Riverside County Food Handler’s license
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Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept, and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
•
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes
•
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as wait-staff, dishwashers, management and sometimes customers
•
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
•
Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
•
Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes
•
Correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
•
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
•
Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts
•
Good physical stamina to stand and walk long distances throughout shift
•
Schedule availability to work weekends, and holidays, flexible to work varied AM and PM shifts