Line Cook (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

Job Title

Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Control food usage to minimize waste.

Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Returns

• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required; minimize waste

People

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests

Guest Experience

• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Responsible Business

• May assist by performing ware washer or other duties as needed
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and InterContinental requirements.
• Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents
• Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualification And Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills. Some food preparation experience or training preferred. Fluent in the local language

This job requires ability to perform the following:

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

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other cooks, wait staff and supervisors
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe 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.
• 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.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. 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.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well both inside and outside of work and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?