Prep Cook

divh2Job Title/h2pPrepare cold food items and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner./ph3Job Description/h3pAt InterContinental Hotels Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:/pulliBe charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect./liliStay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done./liliMake it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special./li/ulh3Duties and Responsibilities/h3pFinancial Returns/pulliPrepare salads, sandwiches, cold food entrees and other prepared foods according to portion and quality standards specified in recipes; control food usage to minimize waste./li/ulpPeople/pulliPromote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services./li/ulpGuest Experience/pulliMay maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas./liliAssist cooks and stewards during peak activity periods./liliAdvise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc./liliPerform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stocks supplies as requested./liliMaintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis./liliMonitor production and quality levels of all food products; incoming food product to insure quality; refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation;/liliChecking daily production sheets and checks with Chef on a daily basis./liliMaintain 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./liliMay assist with other duties as needed./li/ulpResponsible Business/ph3Qualifications and Requirements/h3pBasic reading, writing and math skills and some prior food preparation experience preferred./ppSalary: $26.19/ppThis job requires ability to perform the following:/pulliCarrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds/liliStanding up and moving about the kitchen/liliCommunicating with other people/liliHandling food, objects, products and utensils/liliBending, stooping, kneeling/li/ulpOther:/pulliCommunication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or supervisors./liliReading 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./liliMathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently./liliAlcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency./liliMay be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays./li/ulh2Job Info/h2ulliJob Identification 161502/liliJob Category Hotel-Operations/liliJob Schedule Part time/liliLocations 901 Bayfront Court, San Diego, CA, 92101, US/li/ul/div