Preparation Line Cook (Full-Time) | InterContinental Downtown Miami

IHG•Miami, FL

5d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Preparation Line Cook prepares and cooks food for daily operations, including cold food and batch items such as sandwiches, salads, cold drinks, and desserts. The role supports cafeteria service for hotel employees by preparing and transporting food, setting up stations, replenishing supplies, and maintaining adequate cafeteria stock. The cook also assists with inventory, receiving, warewashing, and other kitchen tasks as needed. The position maintains kitchen sanitation and cleanliness in accordance with state and local health requirements and InterContinental standards. It includes keeping work areas and equipment organized, reporting unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, completing opening, closing, and preparation tasks, and coordinating with colleagues and other hotel departments to support teamwork and quality service. The role may involve occasional guest interaction and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Able to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kg), including bending, kneeling, and stooping.
Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
Flexible to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Meet local laws for food handling and serving alcohol.
Be above the minimum age required by local law.
Be fluent in the local language.
Be a warm, welcoming, and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook orders for daily operations, including cold food and batch items such as sandwiches, salads, cold drinks, and desserts.
Advise the supervisor of low-inventory items and assist with receiving items and taking inventory as required.
Assist with warewashing or other kitchen duties as needed; duties may also include greeting, seating, or serving meals.
Interact with colleagues and occasionally with guests.
Maintain kitchen sanitation and cleanliness to meet or exceed state and local Health Board inspection requirements and InterContinental standards.
Keep the work area clean, neat, and organized, including reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters.
Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.
Communicate and coordinate daily with other departments, including Sales, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
Maintain general cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria.
Ensure adequate cafeteria supplies for hotel employees.
Perform opening, closing, and preparation duties.
Transport prepared food from the kitchen to the cafeteria, set up stations, and replenish them as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.