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Do you see yourself as a **_Helper Cook_** ? What's your passion? Whether you're into tennis, painting or gardening, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. The **_Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk_** located in the center of downtown San Antonio is currently looking for a Helper Cook to join our team.

**Responsibilities** :

Prepare cold food items and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner.

+ Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold food entrees and other prepared foods according to portion and quality standards specified in recipes; control food usage to minimize waste.

+ Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.

+ May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, China, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.

+ Assist cooks and stewards during peak activity periods.

+ Advise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc.

+ Perform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stocks supply as requested.

+ Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.

+ 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.

+ May assist with other duties as needed.

**Qualifications** :

Basic reading, writing and math skills and some prior food preparation experience preferred.

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

Other:

+ Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or supervisors.

+ Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.

+ Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

+ 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 $14.00 to $16.00 per hour.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training. We offer free onsite parking, employee meals and so much more!

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants

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

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether travelling on business or for fun, enjoying a one night stay, or relaxing for a week. At Holiday Inn®️ we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952.

So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn®️ family.

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.