Cook | Part-Time | Palm Springs Convention Center

Position Summary

As a Cook, you'll be an essential part of our culinary team, contributing to both our catering experiences. In this fast-paced kitchen environment, you'll prepare menu items using a variety of cooking equipment while consistently delivering high-quality food. You'll be expected to uphold strict standards for taste, presentation, and food safety to ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional meal. Attention to portion control, minimizing food waste, and maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace are all key responsibilities in this role. This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$26.00.

About The Venue

The Oak View Group is proud to manage the food and beverage operations at the Palm Springs Convention Center, a premier destination for conventions, trade shows, corporate meetings, galas, and special events in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Through innovative culinary programs and exceptional hospitality, OVG delivers a diverse range of food and beverage experiences, including convention concessions, premium catering, banquet services, and customized event dining. Serving thousands of guests annually, the Palm Springs Convention Center offers team members the opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences while supporting world-class events and gatherings.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product.
• Reports any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Observes and tests foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food plates for delivery to guests.
• Consults with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Performance dining experience is a plus.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
• Able to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• ServSafe preferred.

Benefits

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Pay

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$26.00.

Schedule

This position will remain open until October 9, 2026.