Line Cook NCC IHG Hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Cleveland is seeking a Cook / Commis Chef to join our hotel kitchen. You will bring passion for presentation and flavour, ensuring dishes meet high standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.

You’ll own the station, keep on top of supplies, follow safety procedures, and help with washing up and other duties as required. Flexible night, weekend and holiday shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Lifting up to 50lbs (23 kg) may be required.
• Reading, writing and basic maths skills are needed.
• Flexibility for night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Compliance with local food handling and alcohol-serving rules and language fluency.
• Strong communication and personable guest interaction.

Responsibilities

• Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds.
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
• Tell supervisor or duty manager about unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment.
• Meet cleanliness and hygiene laws; maintain a clean workspace.
• Help washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
• Assist guests with queries or advice to improve their experience.
• Wear uniform with pride.
• Take on ad-hoc duties when the team needs to pull together.

Skills

Lifting 50lbs

Reading

Writing

Basic maths

Flexible shifts

Food safety

Alcohol service

Communication

Fluent language

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.