All-Other Pantry Cook - InterContinental Mark Hopkins

IHG Hotels; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Discount programs access

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in San Francisco, CA, seeks an experienced Pantry Cook to prepare cold items for dining outlets, in-room dining and banquets. The role emphasizes pantry mise en place, on-time dish execution, and collaboration with the culinary team to meet exacting standards of freshness, flavor, and presentation.

The position requires knife skills, prep list literacy, and the ability to work efficiently during high-volume service, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred in cold pantry, garde manger, luxury hotel, or banquet settings.
• Proficiency with knife skills, ingredient prep, portioning, and cold food presentation.
• Ability to read recipes, prep lists, plating guides and service instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers, dressings, spreads, garnishes, and fruit/cheese platters per recipes and plating guides.
• Review banquet event orders, confirm quantities, presentation, and service times; set up pantry accordingly.
• Plate à la carte and banquet items with accurate portioning and presentation; coordinate with expeditor.
• Verify dietary requests and allergens with chef; follow allergen prevention procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pantry station; follow safety and storage procedures.

Skills

Cold pantry experience

Knife skills

Recipe interpretation

High-volume service

Flexible schedule

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

About Us

Perched atop historic Nob Hill, our luxury hotel has welcomed distinguished guests, celebrations, and memorable events for generations. Known for timeless elegance, exceptional service, and legendary hospitality, we take pride in creating unforgettable experiences for every guest. Joining our team means becoming part of a legacy built on service excellence, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.

This position is represented by Unite Here! Local 2

About the Role

The All-Other Pantry Cook prepares and presents cold menu items for the hotel's dining outlets, in-room dining, and banquet events as assigned. This role is responsible for pantry mise en place and for executing each dish to the hotel's standards for freshness, flavor, portioning, and presentation. The Pantry Cook works closely with the culinary team to deliver timely, consistent service, from an individual guest order to a large banquet reception.

A little about your day to day

• Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers, dressings, spreads, garnishes, and fruit and cheese platters according to standardized recipes and plating guides.
• Review prep lists, menus, and banquet event orders to confirm quantities, presentation requirements, and service times. Set up and replenish the pantry station based on anticipated volume.
• Assemble and plate à la carte orders and banquet items with attention to portion size, visual presentation, and consistency. Coordinate with the expeditor and other stations to keep orders on pace.
• Verify special requests and dietary instructions with the chef or expeditor. Follow established procedures for allergen handling and prevention of cross-contact.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality. Label, date, and rotate products using first-in, first-out practices, and report shortages or quality concerns to the chef.
• Follow hotel procedures for food storage, temperature monitoring, sanitation, and safe equipment use. Maintain a clean, organized station throughout service.
• Monitor product usage and portioning to help control waste. Complete opening and closing duties and communicate outstanding prep needs to the next shift.

What we need from you

• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred. Cold pantry, garde manger, luxury hotel, fine dining, or banquet experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with basic knife skills, ingredient preparation, portioning, and cold food presentation.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, prep lists, plating guides, and service instructions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple orders and maintain accuracy during high-volume service.
• Food handler certification as required for the property.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, reaching, and bending.

Lift, carry, and move ingredients, trays, and kitchen supplies as needed.

Work in a commercial kitchen with exposure to refrigeration, heat, wet surfaces, and kitchen equipment.

What We Offer

The hourly pay for this role is $36 . 94 . This is only applicable for jobs to be performed at InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco, CA.

• Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people.
• Most important, we'll give you room to be yourself.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer follows the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered.