Cook - InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf

InterContinental Hotels Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hotel brand as a Cook, where every meal is an opportunity to create lasting memories for guests. This role requires a passion for culinary presentation, a commitment to high standards of cleanliness, and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make an impact in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Uniform

Room Discounts

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and handle objects up to 50lbs.
• Strong communication skills and compliance with food handling laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visually appealing meals and maintain a clean workstation.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene laws and assist with kitchen duties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Food Handling Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Fluency in Local Language

Job description

Cook - InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf

Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, DC, Washington

Hotel: Washington D.C. - The Wharf (WASHC), 801 Wharf Street SW, 20024

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections.

About the Cook Position

Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. To deliver all this and more, we’re looking for a Cook with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavor, and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond.

A little taste of your day-to-day

1. Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds
2. Taking ownership of your workstation – keeping on top of supplies, equipment, and waste
3. Being cleaner than clean to meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws
4. Helping with washing up and other kitchen duties where needed
5. Taking on other ad-hoc duties like a true team player

What we need from you

1. The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
2. A good grasp of reading, writing, and basic math
3. The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts
4. Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol – you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
5. Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $26.00. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s. 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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