Toro Toro Line Cook (Full-Time) l InterContinental Miami Downtown

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Hotel discounts worldwide

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Miami is seeking a Toro Toro Line Cook to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare and cook items, manage prep work, and help maintain high standards of quality and presentation for guests and colleagues.

The role requires physical work, attention to detail, and flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts within a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Good reading, writing and basic math abilities.
• Flexible with night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Fluent in the local language and compliant with local food handling laws.
• Strong communicator who is warm and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations, including cold food and batch items.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist with receiving and inventory.
• May assist with ware washers or other kitchen duties and guest interactions.
• Interact with colleagues and occasionally with guests.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards to meet health requirements.
• Keep work area clean and organized; report unsafe equipment; coordinate with other departments.
• Set up stations and transport food to cafeteria; replenish as needed.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Reading & writing

Flexibility

Local language fluent

Communication

Job description

About us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. A shining star among downtown Miami hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. We pride ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM, and we are eight time TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.

Your day to day

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents are as important as the food. As Toro Toro Line Cook, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavor will complete each guest’s and colleague’s experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you’ll create lasting memories.

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations, including cold food and batch items such as sandwiches, salads, cold drinks, and desserts; follow food preparation.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• May assist by performing ware washers or other kitchen duties as needed, by way of greeting, seating and/or serving meals.
• Interact with colleagues and may occasionally interact with guests.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and InterContinental requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well‑organized work area, including but not limited to reach‑ins, walk‑ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
• Ensure general cleanliness of workspace to include the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cafeteria to serve hotel employees.
• Perform associated opening, closing and prep work duties.
• Prepare transport‑prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations and replenish as needed.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

What we need from you

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23kg). This can involve bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic math.
• 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.

What we offer

The hourly pay range for this role is $20.00 - $22.00.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and many other benefits to eligible employees. Additionally, hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled.

Important information

• The salary range listed 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 relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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