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At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

· Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

· Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership
of getting things done.

· Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Job Duties

· 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 appropriate temperature of kitchen equipment’s/tools.

· Observes and tests foods being cooked.

· Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature.

· Portions food onto serving plates and maintains high-quality standard.

· 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 in emergency 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.

· 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.

Qualifications:

· One year of prior food prep experience preferred. Culinary degree or training desired.

· Possess a basic knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.

· Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos.

· Completes required training as scheduled.

· Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.

· Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

· Must know all applicable health standards. Including label and dating of product time temp logs.

· Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

· Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

· Standing up and moving about the kitchen

· Communicating with other people

· Handling food, objects, products and utensils

· Bending, stooping, kneeling

· Must have personal knives for job function