Cafeteria Attendant

InterContinental Hotels Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking an energetic Food Service Attendant to support the employee cafeteria. You will assist with the preparation, transport, and service of cold foods and beverages, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will set up stations, restock supplies, maintain cleanliness, and help guests with service as needed. This role requires physical stamina and reliability, with flexibility for varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Prior food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• May work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold foods and batch items (sandwiches, salads, desserts) per instructions.
• Transport food from kitchen to cafeteria and set up stations; restock as needed.
• Perform opening, closing and prep duties as part of shift.
• Maintain supplies (trays, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments).
• Clean and sanitize cafeteria equipment; keep work area tidy and safe.
• Greet, seat, and/or serve meals to employees per procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Basic reading, writing & math

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assist with preparation, transport, and service of food and beverage items in the employee cafeteria ensuring a high level of quality and consistency. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep areas that meet the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare cold food and batch items including sandwiches, salads, cold drinks and desserts; follow food preparation and usage instructions to minimize waste.
• Transport prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations which may include soup, salad, beverage, bread, hot food buffet, etc. Replenish stations as needed throughout shift.
• Perform associated opening, closing and prep work duties.
• Ensure adequate supply of trays, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, and other cafeteria supplies to serve all hotel employees.
• Wipe down chairs and tables; sweep or mop floors; bus tables; empty trash containers; clean cafeteria equipment such as coffee makers, microwaves and steam tables; and ensure general cleanliness of cafeteria on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or maintenance problems to management.
• May greet, seat, and/or serve meals to employees based on established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Basic reading, writing and math skills, and some prior food preparation experience preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen and cafeteria
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other attendants, cooks, employees, or supervisors.
• Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing cold food or batch items from a recipe
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays