Banquet Cook IC

InterContinental Hotels Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel brand as a Cook / Commis Chef, where your passion for food presentation and flavor will enhance guest experiences. You will be responsible for creating memorable meals, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a global team dedicated to excellence in hospitality. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting and enjoy making guests feel special, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your culinary skills in an inspiring atmosphere that celebrates diversity and cultural richness.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Good reading, writing, and basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing meals and maintain high standards.
• Ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness while managing supplies.
• Assist guests with queries and perform ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Lifting and carrying heavy objects

Reading and writing skills

Flexibility for shifts

Food handling compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and as importantly the food. As Cook / Commis Chef, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest’s experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you’ll create some of our guests’ most lasting memories.

Key Accountabilities

• Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you’ll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every guest.
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
• 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.
• Be cleaner than clean – meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
• Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice.
• Wear your uniform with pride.
• Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.

Who we are

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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