At
lang="EN-GB">InterContinental Hotels & Resorts®
lang="EN-GB">we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know
which means we need you to:
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class="ICBulletnospaceafter">Be charming
by being approachable, having confidence and showing
respect.
lang="EN-GB">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.
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Duties
and Responsibilities- Supports an environment of high
efficiency, quality and customer service. -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes,
food quality standards and regulations. - Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion,
is of high quality, and is prepared according
to order. - Participates
in preparation of food items - Reads
menu for food requirements. - Notifies manager of inventory shortages.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and
at proper storage and holding temperatures. -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain
appropriate temperature for all kitchen equipment as needed -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge and understanding the use of variety
of kitchen utensils and equipment’s. -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Observes and tests foods being cooked accordingly
and at the correct proper temperature. -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensures proper portions of food onto serving plates
is of high quality - Follows all
standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures
compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation
standards. - Must wear
non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Acts
on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate
action to resolve any situations. OSHA laws require the use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential
of risk to your health or safety.
Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if
applicable. The hotel provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility
to report defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly
to their Manager. Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material
(HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current
MSDS. - Reporting to work
as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of
the job.
lang="EN-GB">RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
style="font-size: 10pt;">Participate in the preparation of, check and approve,
food items prepared. Ensure that all food is prepared in
an attractive and appetizing manner.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Check daily function sheets and prepare items
accordingly.
Ensure the proper handling, cleanliness
and maintenance of the working area. Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety
and health standards.
Inspect the sanitation, operation and cleanliness of all tools, equipment
and supplies, including ovens.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">May or perform other duties as assigned but is
not limited to.
- Works
with stewarding department to coordinate needs. -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Seeks opportunities to improve satisfaction
and immediately handles - Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste
and refrigeration organization. - Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors in kitchen,
walk-in coolers and all storage areas as directed. Maintains work area in clean
and organized manner. - Prepares work area for next service period.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed
maintenance of any equipment and any accidents. Note: This job description
is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related
duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Management
reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and
to make reasonable accommodations
as needed.
Qualifications (relevant experience,
education and training):
- Prior banquet or high-volume kitchen
food prep experience preferred.
Culinary degree or training desired. Prior lead or supervisory experience
desired. - Possess an in-depth
knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling
skills. - Requires ability to serve
needs of guest through verbal face-to-face interactions. Must demonstrate
positive attitude and professional demeanor Communication and interpersonal
skills and commitment to a high level of guest
satisfaction. - Completes
required training as scheduled. - Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division. -
style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry
out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal
with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situations. - Ability to read
and interpret documents. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand
English to understand instructions, safety rules,
and communicate. - Due to
the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required
to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate
shifts. - Must have a valid
current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30
days of employment. - Must know all
applicable health standards. Including label and dating of product time temp
logs. - Must maintain a clean
appearance and professional
demeanor.
Salary: $28.10
lang="EN-GB">QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Completion of a degree
or certificate in culinary arts, and five years of experience as a cook
or equivalent experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education
and culinary/kitchen operations experience with specialized training in
the kitchen.
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
Must have own
knives for work functions.
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Other:
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount
of time when interacting with guests and coworkers.
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0in;">Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing
meals from a recipe, or when monitoring inventory. -
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0in;">Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities,
and variances are used frequently. -
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solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used
often. Alcohol awareness certification
and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required
by local or state government agency.
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be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays