Table 509 Chef Commis

InterContinental Hotels Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in San Diego is seeking a Cook/Commis Chef to prepare meals to high standards and support kitchen operations with a focus on presentation and flavour. You’ll be involved in stock control, safety, and guest interactions to enhance dining experiences.

The role requires flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with a pay rate of $25 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Must read, write and perform basic math.
• Flexible to night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Compliant with local food handling and serving alcohol laws; fluent in local language.
• Strong communication and customer-friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to high standards and present meals attractively.
• Own your kitchen: manage supplies and equipment, minimise waste.
• Report unsafe equipment, low supplies, or safety incidents to supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain space cleanliness and hygiene to meet local laws.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Assist guests with queries or advice to enhance experience.
• Wear the uniform with pride.
• Take on ad-hoc duties when the team needs support.

Skills

Lifting 50lbs

Reading & writing

Flexible shifts

Compliance with food laws

Strong 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 rate for this role is $25. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.