Line Cook (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing meals according to specified portion and quality standards, while controlling food usage to minimize waste. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the expectation is to make guests feel special, cosmopolitan, and 'In the Know' by being charming, attentive, and knowledgeable. The company fosters an inclusive environment, celebrating diversity and encouraging colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts is committed to supporting employee wellbeing through its myWellbeing framework, covering health, lifestyle, and workplace aspects. The overarching mission is to deliver True Hospitality for Good, ensuring guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized, and respected globally.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Fluent In the local language
Ability to perform carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform standing up and moving about the kitchen
Ability to perform handling food, objects, products and utensils
Ability to perform bending, stooping, kneeling
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other cooks, wait staff and supervisors
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe 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.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Some food preparation experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required; minimize waste
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
May assist by performing ware washer or other duties as needed
Prepare and cook orders for daily operations
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and InterContinental requirements.
Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents
Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment
May assist with other duties as assigned.