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Line Cook- Maleza
Palm Springs, US on-site full time mid Feb 9, 2026
About this role
About Us
TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville on the horizon, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities.
Drift Hotel in Palm Springs is home to Maleza - a gem in the Palm Springs culinary scene with baja-inspired fare. We're looking for a few talented & caring individuals who are passionate about hospitality to join our team!
We consider our Cooks to be the artisans of our operation. If you're passionate about food, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you. We serve Breakfast on weekends, Lunch and Dinner, so a variety of shifts are available.
At Drift hotel, we believe in diversity. We value and embrace difference. We create an inclusive culture.
About the role
Line Cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients at an establishment that serves food, 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.
What you'll do
Ensure ingredients and final products are freshFollow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredientsBake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foodsPresent, garnish and arrange final dishesOccasionally serve foodMaintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishesHandle and store ingredients and foodMaintain food safety and sanitation standardsClean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensilsExecute opening and closing proceduresSet up workstations with required ingredients and equipmentCheck the quality and freshness of ingredientsMonitor station inventory levelsAccommodate guests’ special requestsOperate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
Qualifications
Knowledge of using all kitchen equipmentGood working knowledge of the fundamentals of cookingGood working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitationKnowledge of understanding recipes, inventory, and quality controlFood Handlers Card
Locations: Palm Springs, CA