Seasonal Hotel Line Cooks & Prep Cooks

Culinary Team Member
Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.
Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.
Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Cond Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.
Welcome to The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a legendary property in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio located in the heart of Riverside, California. Featuring 238 guest rooms and over 160,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, this AAA Four-Diamond, National Historic Landmark spans an entire city block and offers a truly unique and dynamic environment for hospitality professionals. At The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, we are proud to deliver exceptional service within a setting rich in history and architectural beauty. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a community-driven environment where collaboration and connection are at the core of everything we do. We offer a wide range of opportunities across multiple departments, including guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales and events, and more. If you're ready to build your career at an iconic destination known for its history, scale, and influence, we invite you to explore opportunities at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and apply today.
We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen!
Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.
The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff.
If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!
This is a Full-Time position, working 5 days a week; flexible availability required to work any day of the week, across AM, PM, and Mid-Shift rotations.
Expect to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet hotel business demands.
Prepare and present food according to established recipes, quality expectations, guest dietary requirements and presentation guidelines.
Consistently and timely deliver food order during high-volume periods
Complete daily set-up duties for kitchen line in a timely manner.
Cook food items by grilling, frying, sauting, steaming, and other cooking methods as specified.
Read and interpret food orders and tickets accurately.
Communicate with restaurant staff as needed for order clarification and updates.
Collaborate with culinary team to plan and execute daily menus and special events.
Continuously check the quality of food, confirming it is prepared, plated and presented in an appealing manner before served.
Participate in daily, routine, and detailed kitchen clean-up and maintenance tasks.
Strictly follow all required cross-contamination protocols, company standards, and guidelines regarding cleanliness, organization and food preparation.
2+ Years professional line cook or similar kitchen experience, specifically in fine dining, high-end hotels, resort, or conference center.

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Formal Culinary Training in a culinary arts school or apprenticeship with professional chefs is highly desirable.
Mastery of foundational cooking techniques (grilling, saucier, sauting, roasting, poaching, searing)
Precision in cutting and butchery
Ability to prepare the exact same high-quality dish repeatedly.
Solid understanding of menu execution and kitchen operations
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
Passion for culinary excellence and exceptional guest experiences
This position operates in a fast-paced hospitality environment with exposure to varying noise, extreme temperatures of heat and cold, steam, and high-volume food service operations.
Able to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy pots, food and tubs up to 50 lbs., and constant movement, such as walking between hot stations and large-scale, separate prep areas for duration of the shift.
Ability to observe and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and company guidelines for food handling, cross-contamination protocols, and sanitation.
Food Handler Certification or the ability to get it

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. Pyramid Global Hospitality