Restaurant Cook: Craft Memorable Dishes & Service

InterContinental Hotels Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in San Diego is seeking a Kitchen Prep / Cook to support our hotel culinary team. You will prepare food items according to recipes, monitor temperature and quality, and maintain cleanliness.

This role requires one year of food prep experience, basic cooking skills, and ability to work varied shifts including holidays. A Food Handler's Card is required or obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• One year of food prep experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or formal training desired.
• Basic cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain temperature of kitchen equipment.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked.
• Uses thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperatures.
• Portions food onto serving plates and maintains high-quality standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation per health department guidelines.

Skills

Food Prep

Cooking Basics

Knife Skills

Math Skills

Reading Recipes

Safety Compliance

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

InterContinental Hotels Group in San Diego is seeking a Kitchen Prep / Cook to support our hotel culinary team. You will prepare food items according to recipes, monitor temperature and quality, and maintain cleanliness.

This role requires one year of food prep experience, basic cooking skills, and ability to work varied shifts including holidays. A Food Handler's Card is required or obtainable within 30 days.