Cook

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k plan

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Cook / Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will present dishes with flair and help deliver memorable dining experiences for guests in our hotel.

The role requires physical stamina, flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts, and a commitment to food safety and cleanliness. You’ll work under supervision to manage supplies, support the kitchen, and assist guests with queries.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet.
• Reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Willing to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Fluent in local language with compliance to food handling laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals with presentation to meet guest expectations.
• Manage kitchen supplies and equipment; minimise waste.
• Report unsafe equipment or low stock to supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective gear.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene per local laws.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties.
• Assist guests with queries or advice.
• Wear uniform with pride.
• Take on ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Physical ability

Basic maths

Flexible shifts

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Role Purpose

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.

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.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $18.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

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 InterContinental 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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Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.


• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.


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