Cocinero de preparación

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

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.

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• 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.

PEOPLE

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. 

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.

• Assist cooks and stewards during peak activity periods.

• 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.

• Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.

• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products; incoming food product to insure quality; refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation; 

• Checking daily production sheets and checks with Chef on a daily 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 assist with other duties as needed.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

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

Salary: $26.19

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

Other:

• 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.