Cook 1 / Cook - InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Duty Meal

Uniforms and laundry services

Midnight transportation

Birthday off

Learning and development opportunities

Flexi benefit

Insurance coverage

50% F&B discount at selected hotel restaurants

Special employee rates at all IHG Hotels worldwide

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Singapore seeks an experienced culinary professional to assist with the daily operations of the kitchen. Candidates will be responsible for buffet preparations, maintaining cleanliness, and providing an excellent experience for guests.

This position requires completion of a high school diploma and one year of culinary experience. We offer various employee benefits, including discounted F&B rates and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the culinary department or equivalent.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to move around the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist department head with departmental costs and performance.
• Ensure buffet preparations meet hotel standards.
• Clean and reset working area.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food handling

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate in culinary arts

Job description

About Us

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. We inspire warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Financial Returns

• Assist department head to control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.

People

• Provide support on daily operations and mise‑en‑place.
• Communicate to supervisor on difficulties, guest or internal customer comments and other relevant information.
• Establish and maintain effective employee working relationships.
• Attend and participate in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in training schedules as scheduled.

Guest Experience

• Ensure that all relevant buffet and display set‑ups are prepared ahead of guest arrival and in adherence with hotel standards.
• Communicate politely and display courtesy to guests and internal customers.
• Assist with preparation, presentation, decoration and storage of dishes.

Responsible Business

• Prepare in advance food, beverage, materials and equipment needed for the service.
• Clean and re‑reset working area.
• Ensure that uniforms are always clean and tidy.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate and conduct safety awareness of OH&S policies and procedures.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislations.
• Operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate actions to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.

What We Need From You

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of experience in the culinary department, or an equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Certificate in culinary arts preferred.

• Carrier or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Move around the kitchen.
• Handle food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bend, stoop and kneel as required.

What We Offer

• 5‑day work week.
• Duty Meal.
• Uniforms and laundry services.
• Midnight transportation.
• Birthday off.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexi benefit.
• Insurance coverage.
• 50% F&B discount at selected hotel restaurants.
• Special employee rates at all IHG Hotels worldwide.