Line Cook - Luxury Hotel Kitchen at Downtown LA

IHG Hotels; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is seeking culinary team members to support high‑volume kitchen operations in downtown LA. You will help prepare, assemble and plate dishes while maintaining quality, speed and safety standards. You’ll work with a talented kitchen brigade across stations in a fast‑paced luxury hotel setting.

The role emphasizes precision, teamwork and adherence to sanitation rules. The hotel provides PPE, training, gratuities and opportunities to grow within a luxury

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
• Reads menu for food requirements.
• 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
• Knowledge and understanding the use of variety of kitchen utensils and equipment's.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked accordingly and at the correct proper temperature.
• Ensures proper portions of food onto serving plates is of high quality
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve any situations.
• OSHA laws require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety.
• Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable.
• The hotel provides the required PPE.
• Team member has responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager.
• Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.
• Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.
• Participate in the preparation of, check and approve, food items prepared. Ensure that all food is prepared in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Ensure the proper handling, cleanliness and maintenance of the working area. Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and health standards. Inspect the sanitation, operation and cleanliness of all tools, equipment and supplies, including ovens.
• May or perform other duties as assigned but is not limited to.
• Works with stewarding department to coordinate needs.
• Seeks opportunities to improve satisfaction and immediately handles
• Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste and refrigeration organization.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors in kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas as directed. Maintains work area in clean and organized manner.
• Prepares work area for next service period.
• Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed maintenance of any equipment and any accidents.

Job description

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is seeking culinary team members to support high‑volume kitchen operations in downtown LA. You will help prepare, assemble and plate dishes while maintaining quality, speed and safety standards. You’ll work with a talented kitchen brigade across stations in a fast‑paced luxury hotel setting.

The role emphasizes precision, teamwork and adherence to sanitation rules. The hotel provides PPE, training, gratuities and opportunities to grow within a luxury