Cafeteria Attendant (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG • Houston, TX

8d • $17

About The Position

Assist with preparation, transport, and service of food and beverage items in the employee cafeteria ensuring a high level of quality and consistency. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep areas that meet the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
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.

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 and cafeteria
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other attendants, cooks, employees, or supervisors.
• Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing cold food or batch items from a recipe
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold food and batch items including sandwiches, salads, cold drinks and desserts; follow food preparation and usage instructions to minimize waste.
• Transport prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations which may include soup, salad, beverage, bread, hot food buffet, etc. Replenish stations as needed throughout shift.
• Perform associated opening, closing and prep work duties.
• Ensure adequate supply of trays, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, and other cafeteria supplies to serve all hotel employees.
• Wipe down chairs and tables; sweep or mop floors; bus tables; empty trash containers; clean cafeteria equipment such as coffee makers, microwaves and steam tables; and ensure general cleanliness of cafeteria on a regular 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, safety hazards, or maintenance problems to management.
• May greet, seat, and/or serve meals to employees based on established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed