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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Preparation:

Assist in the preparation of ingredients, mise en place, and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and guidelines.

Ensure that all food items are prepared, cooked, and presented in line with the specified quality standards.

Station Management:

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned station, including proper storage of ingredients, utensils, and equipment.

Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and report any issues to the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.

Assistance in Service:

Assist during service by plating dishes, garnishing, and ensuring timely delivery of orders to meet the restaurant's service standards.

Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth and efficient service.

Adherence to Standards:

Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures to ensure the kitchen's compliance with health and safety regulations.

Adhere to portion control and waste reduction measures to control food costs.

Menu Knowledge:

Familiarize oneself with the menu items, ingredients, and cooking techniques relevant to the assigned section.

Provide input and suggestions for menu improvements and seasonal variations.

Training and Support:

Assist in the training and supervision of junior kitchen staff, ensuring they understand and follow established culinary techniques

Maintain a positive and collaborative working environment within the kitchen.

Food Safety and Sanitation:

Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage, handling, and temperature control of meat products.

Regularly clean and sanitize all butchery equipment and work areas.

Meat Preparation:

Receive and inspect meat deliveries, ensuring quality and freshness.

Butcher and portion meats according to the menu or as directed by the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.

Trim, debone, and prepare various cuts of meat for cooking, ensuring precision and consistency.

What we need from you:

_Qualifications and Requirements:_

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a cook, or equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience. Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Moving about the kitchen

• Handling food, objects, products and utensils

• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

+ Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other culinary staff, wait staff, and guests.

+ Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.

+ Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when giving and receiving instructions and preparing recipes

+ Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

+ May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

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.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

**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.

+ If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here (https://careers.ihg.com/en/faq/#heading-6) .

+ IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here (https://careers.ihg.com/en/faq/#heading-7) for our agency policy.

+ If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here (https://careers.ihg.com/en/faq/#heading-9) to read about applicable benefits.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

**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.

+ If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here .

+ IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.

+ If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.