Banquet Kitchen Lead Cook

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Los Angeles seeks a skilled kitchen team member to support a high-volume operation with focus on quality and timely service. You will maintain knowledge of menus, recipes and food quality standards and assist in food preparation while ensuring sanitation and safety compliance.

The hourly pay ranges from $28.78 to $35.98, and the hotel offers discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team.

Qualifications

• Five years prior banquet or high-volume kitchen food prep experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or training desired.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience desired.
• Must read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports an environment of high efficiency, quality and customer service.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.
• Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.
• Participates in preparation of food items.
• Notifies manager of inventory shortages.
• Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature for all kitchen equipment as needed.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked accordingly and at the correct proper temperature.
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.

Skills

Banquet kitchen experience

Culinary knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree or training

Tools

Ovens

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Los Angeles seeks a skilled kitchen team member to support a high-volume operation with focus on quality and timely service. You will maintain knowledge of menus, recipes and food quality standards and assist in food preparation while ensuring sanitation and safety compliance.

The hourly pay ranges from $28.78 to $35.98, and the hotel offers discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team.