Restaurant Cook- InterContinental Boston - IHG

About us

What's your passion? Whether you're into fishing, wind surfing or checkers, 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. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

HOTEL OVERVIEW: For 70 years, the InterContinental Brand has been writing the story of international travel and showing guests the InterContinental Life through personalized service, memorable, one of a kind experiences and global etiquette. As part of the largest luxury hotel brand in the world, InterContinental® Boston is a landmark of luxury; rated in the top five on Trip Advisor for Boston hotels, named one of the ‘Best Hotels in the World' by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The property overlooks Boston's historic waterfront, featuring 424 luxurious ultra-modern accommodations with distinctive style and breathtaking waterfront or downtown city views, a full service spa and fitness club, 32,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, and an array of restaurants and bars influenced by a variety of international flavors. We are looking for passionate people who are charming, confident and internationally-minded to ensure we continue the story of making great things happen at InterContinental® Boston.

Your day to day:

• Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes.  Control food usage to minimize waste.  
• 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.
•  May assist by performing other kitchen duties as needed.
• 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.
• Follow recipes
• Completes opening duties
• May assist with other duties as assigned
   

What we need from you:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

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.

High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate; certification of culinary/pastry training or apprenticeship preferred.

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

Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job. 

Experience - A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as Cook in hotels with similar style and standards.

Strength - 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
 

What we offer:

We offer a competitive financial and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. We offer complimentary dry cleaning and employee meals. 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.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees 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

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

At IHG, 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, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.