Banquet Cook 2

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige, sand, and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet, you'll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match.

At Rancho Las Palmas, our culinary team is the heart of the guest experience. We're looking for a reliable, hardworking Banquet Cook 2 to support our banquet kitchen with food preparation, setup, and occasional cafe service. This role is ideal for a prep cook or early-career culinarian looking to grow their skills in a supportive, high-volume kitchen environment.

Assist with preparation of banquet menu items including cold prep, sauces, marinades, and bulk production.
• Follow recipes, prep lists, and direction from Cook 1s, Sous Chefs, and Banquet Chefs.
• Support banquet event production by ensuring ingredients are prepped, labeled, and ready for service.
• Assist with setup and restocking of the Associate Dining Room (ADR) as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized prep areas, walk-ins, and dry storage.
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as directed.
• Communicate any shortages, quality issues, or maintenance concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Work closely with the stewarding team to ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen leadership.

• 1+ years of banquet kitchen experience preferred.
• Familiarity with batch cooking, cold prep, and basic culinary techniques.
• Able to follow recipes and prep instructions with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and take direction.
• Must have or obtain a valid Maricopa County Food Handler's Card.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
• Culinary school experience a plus, but not required.Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate a busy kitchen safely and efficiently.
• Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, and wet conditions is expected.

Pay Range: Starting at $20/hour. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate's qualifications and/or experience.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance initiative for hiring. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com