Overnight Cook - InterContinental Houston

Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Control food usage to minimize waste.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Returns

Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required; minimize waste

People

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests

Guest Experience

Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Responsible Business

May assist by performing ware washer or other duties as needed

Prepare and cook orders for daily operations

Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and InterContinental requirements.

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

May assist with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills. Some food preparation experience or training preferred. Fluent In the local language

This job requires ability to perform the following:

Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

Standing up and 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 cooks, wait staff and supervisors

Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe 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.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $18.50. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas.

This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

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

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current employee).

Remarks: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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 by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts 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.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?