Cook

Overview

JOB OVERVIEW:
Prepare cold food items and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests and colleagues receive high quality food items in a timely manner.

• Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold food entrees and other prepared foods according to portion and quality standards specified in recipes; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc.
• Perform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stocks supplies as requested.
• Assist cooks and stewards during peak activity periods.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
• May assist with other duties as needed.

Basic reading, writing and math skills and some prior food preparation experience preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Communicating with other people
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $18.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, Inter Continental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the Inter Continental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity.

We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
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