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IHG Cook - InterContinental Washington D.C - The Wharf in Washington, District Of Columbia

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

  • 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.

  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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

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.

At IHG, 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, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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