Line Cook - Hotel FT - 25.00 hr.

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Torrance, CA is seeking a Cook / Commis Chef to deliver high-quality dishes, present meals creatively and uphold safety and hygiene standards.

You will manage kitchen duties, assist with supplies, and respond to guest inquiries while wearing the uniform with pride. Flexible night, weekend and holiday shifts are part of the role, with hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $28.00.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Strong reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Flexible: night, weekend and holiday shifts are required.
• Compliant with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol; fluent in local language.
• Articulate with warm, welcoming communication.

Responsibilities

• Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. Turn high standards into memorable meals.
• Own your kitchen – manage supplies and equipment; minimise waste.
• Report unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents to supervisor or duty manager.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment to maintain a safe space.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to meet local laws.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Assist guests with queries or advice to improve their experience.
• Wear your uniform with pride.
• Take on ad-hoc duties when the team needs to pull together.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading & math

Flexibility

Food safety compliance

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.

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 range for this role is $25.00 to $28.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Torrance, CA. This 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, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees.

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