Cafeteria Cook (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

Cafeteria Cook (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston Hotel: IC - Houston (HOUIT), 6750 Main St, 77030 In charge of preparation, transport, and service of food and beverage items in the employee cafeteria ensuring a high level of quality and consistency. Oversees sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep areas that meet the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements. Working together with the Cafeteria Attendant. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to: Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect. Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done. Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare hot and cold food and batch items for lunch, dinner and overnight. Follow food preparation and usage instructions to minimize waste. Transport prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations which may include soup, salad, beverage, bread, hot food buffet, etc. Replenish stations as needed throughout shift. Perform associated opening, closing and prep work duties. 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, safety hazards, or maintenance problems to management. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Basic reading, writing and math skills, and prior food preparation experience. Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand up and move about the kitchen and cafeteria. Ability to handle food, objects, products and utensils. Strong communication skills for interacting with attendants, cooks, employees, or supervisors. Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. Reading and writing proficiency for preparing cold food or batch items from a recipe. Mathematical skills including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances used frequently. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. WHAT WE OFFER We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business. The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $18.00. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full‑time employees. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr InterContinental Hotels Group