Cafeteria Attendant

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

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.

• 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.
• Maintain a clean cafeteria 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 maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.
• 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 supplies as requested.
• Assist cooks and may assist stewards during peak activity periods.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. 
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes 
• May assist with other duties as needed.

BBasic 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
• Remain stationary for extended periods of time
• 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 provincial government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The hourly pay range for this role is $18.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.